Emergency reoperations in the reconstructive surgery of abdominal aorta and major arteries of the lower extremities

The experience with treatment of 564 patients who underwent 642 reoperations on the arterial vessels, including 281 emergency operation, are presented. The causes of the development of pronounced ischemia of the lower extremities and that of the extreme situation are considered. The surgical tactics for the treatment in cases of transplant infection, erosive bleeding from aortal anastomosis etc. have been developed. The original methods for surgical correction in performance of a reoperation have been suggested, the analysis of the results of treatment has been performed.