Role arteriovenous fistula 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 arteriovenous fistulas in the formation of the distal anastomosis in patients with obliterating diseases of the lower extremities. 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 grafts, shunts combined with the use of arteriovenous fistulas in the formation of distal anastomosis and PTFE prostheses in position below the gap of the knee.