Role of venous cuff in femoral-tibial bypass surgery

The article provides an overview of world literature data on existing techniques to improve the results of distal reconstructions by applying venous cuffs or patches in the creation of the distal anastomosis in patients with obliterative diseases of the lower limbs. The data on the benefits of worldwide research of a method depending on the type, shape and location of venous cuffs or patches. Examined the immediate and long-term outcomes with the use of these techniques, data analysis, comparative application autovenous shunts, venous cuff and PTFE prostheses in position below the gap of the knee.