Popliteal Bypass Surgery
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Which condition can be caused by blockages in the lymphatic system?

  • Amputation
  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Lymphedema (correct)
  • What is the major goal of amputation?

  • To remove dead tissues
  • To relieve pain
  • To promote wound healing
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the condition called when a part of a blood clot in the leg travels to the lungs?

  • Pulmonary edema
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Gangrene
  • Pulmonary embolism (correct)
  • What is the incidence of early graft thrombosis for popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>Between 5-15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of anaesthesia is generally used for popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>Both general and local anaesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a graft in popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>To reroute blood flow around a blocked artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of lymphedema in patients?

    <p>29%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of leg swelling in lymphedema?

    <p>2 to 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause atherosclerosis?

    <p>High cholesterol level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause myocardial infarctions?

    <p>Graft failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery is bypassed during popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>Popliteal artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>To treat femoral artery blockage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause reduced leg blood circulation and leg pain?

    <p>Plaque build-up in leg arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>Femoropopliteal bypass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of patients can benefit from popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What materials can be used for the bypass graft during popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of bypassing the femoral artery during popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>To redirect blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms that may indicate the need for popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does popliteal bypass surgery aim to salvage?

    <p>Limbs at risk of amputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of smaller arteries in leg blood circulation?

    <p>To carry blood from the popliteal artery to the calf and foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease?

    <p>Persistent wounds in the leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is claudication?

    <p>Pain in the lower limbs while walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a blocked femoral artery cause?

    <p>Pain in the thigh and calf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the success rate of vein bypass after 5 years?

    <p>60-70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likelihood of a synthetic graft remaining open after 5 years?

    <p>33-50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most durable blood vessel used in popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>Great saphenous vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likelihood of a vessel remaining open after 3 years in popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>88%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall rate of morbidity within 30 days post-surgery?

    <p>36.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incidence of popliteal bypass surgery associated infections?

    <p>7.8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are people with peripheral artery disease more susceptible to during popliteal bypass surgery?

    <p>Myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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