axillary artery

Abstract This paper reports an axillary artery EndoVac procedure for the management of an infected left axillary-profunda polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bypass. Our patient presented with peri-graft infection and dehiscence of the distal anastomosis. Three separate surgical procedures subsequently took place over a seven-day period: day 1 required profunda artery ligation with sub-total explantation of the mid…