IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

D.Ashok Kumar; C.Shanmugavelayutham; B.Deepan Kumar; Nikhil Dhanpal

Volume : VIII, Issue : III, March - 2019

Factors influencing outcomes in infrainguinal Redo procedures.

D. Ashok Kumar, C. Shanmugavelayutham, B. Deepan Kumar, Nikhil Dhanpal

Abstract :

Introduction: Aim is to study the negative and positive prognostic determinants for patients undergoing redo procedures for inguinal bypasses. Material and Methods: It is a Prospective observational study done in 18 patients who underwent redo procedures for infrainguinal bypasses. Results: 66.7% had post procedure patency, 33.3% required amputations. Poor prognostic factors were found to be renal insufficiency, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, smoking and delayed presentation and negatively impacted outcomes. Conclusion: Thus poor prognostic determinants in the study were renal insufficiency, smoking Diabetes mellitus and time at presentation.