Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery

In cases of severe blockage, surgery may be necessary. A surgery bypass creates a detour around the blocked section of your artery. To create this bypass, your surgeon uses one of your own veins or a special man-made tube designed for this procedure. The bypass is attached above and below the area of the blockage, which creates a new path for your blood to flow into your leg tissues. This usually requires hospital admission for several days and requires a longer period of recovery.

For more information, please call Savannah Vascular Institute at 912-350-VEIN (8346) or 1-866-359-VEIN (8346).