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How long with a ptfe peripheral artery bypass last versus use of a human vein?
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For above knee bypass surgery, if analogous vein is available and suitable, using the vein is superior than the PTFE graft. For below knee bypass surgary, there is not much difference by studies. In practice, vascular surgeon's expertise is more important than the type of graft use by my observation.
Answered 2/14/2023
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