Frühzeitige Ruptur der proximalen Anastomose eines axillofemoralen PTFE Bypasses

Exertional disruption of axillary anastomosis is a well documented, although rare, complication of axillofemoral grafts. Comprehension of causative mechanisms is of great importance, so that precautions can be taken against it. Here, a case of an early disruption of proximal anastomosis of an axillofemoral graft is reported. Use of crutches was incriminated as the responsible mechanism.