[New methods in vascular surgery. Intraoperative transluminal catheter-recanalization using Dotter's technic].

The combination of vascular operative procedures and transluminal recanalization with a Dotter-catheter is recommended. According to own results this has been proven to be very successful, especially in old patients or in patients in a reduced physical state. The main advantage is a shorter duration of the surgical procedures and a reduction of the operative stress situation compared to other surgical methods. For the application of the Dotter-technique, however, it is necessary to observe the indications carefully.