Infected Thomas shunts pose a problem for the surgeon treating end-stage renal failure patients. Complete removal of the prosthesis with ligation of the femoral vessels may jeopardize the limb. Removal of the shunt without the Dacron patch usually will not eradicate the infection. The present article describes a two-stage approach in six patients with arterial bypass of the infected area and complete removal of the prosthesis. There were no postoperative complications. Arterial circulation was maintained, and all operative sites healed completely.
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