[Use of porous polytetrafluoroethylene prostheses in reconstructive reoperations in patients with occlusive lesions of the aorta and arteries of the lower limbs].

The use of a new domestic vascular prosthesis "Vitaflon" in reconstructive reoperations on 21 patients was clinically estimated. The positive properties of the prosthesis such as high biological inertia, good plastic properties, strength and reliability allow this prosthesis to be recommended for using in reconstructive reoperations on the vessels.

[Roentgeno-endovascular dilatation and recanalization of the arteries in thrombosis and other occlusive diseases].

The authors analyze the results of 143 ++roentgeno-endovascular dilatations (RED) made in 89 patients during 1986-1990. RED of stenoses and occlusions of the iliac and femoral arteries over a length of less than 10 cm is feasible practically in all the patients. This intervention is safe and well tolerated by patients.