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For a left sfa is it normal to enter through the right femoral artery?

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Dr. Hector Dourron answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Yes: Endovascular procedures done in left sfa most times are done though right leg up and over.

Dr Lerner agreed

Answered 3/2/2013

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Yes: A "contralateral" approach to the left sfa would start with an arteriotomy in the right common femoral artery. The left sfa can be entered from the left side through an 'antegrade" approach, and some physicians prefer this.

Dr Rasak agreed

Answered 1/11/2015

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