Interposition bypass of the popliteal artery using the popliteal vein in 1943 Anil P. Hingorani, MD, Enrico Ascher, MD, Natalie A. Marks, MD, RVT, Daniel Jung, DO, Igor Ignatiev, MD, Amrit Hingorani Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 63, Issue 5, Pages 1400-1403 (May 2016) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.12.033 Copyright © 2016 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Our patient with left above the knee amputation and intact right lower extremity on whom Dr Bogoraz performed surgery in 1943. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2016 63, 1400-1403DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.12.033) Copyright © 2016 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Note given to our patient by Dr Bogoraz’s associate (translation from Russian):“08/15/1952From the desk of Professor Yakov VoloshinDear comrade Pritykin!In response to your letter, I can inform you that Professor Bogoraz N.A. during the surgery undertaken to repair your popliteal artery (traumatic aneurysm), in which I also took part, was able to transplant vein segment to replace injured segment of the artery. I remember that very well (although without all small details) but cannot give you an official physician's report. Wishing you health.Professor Yakov Voloshin” Reproduced with permission from Bogoraz.1 Journal of Vascular Surgery 2016 63, 1400-1403DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.12.033) Copyright © 2016 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Computer tomography arteriogram showing right lower extremity popliteal arterial occlusion with multiple collaterals. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2016 63, 1400-1403DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.12.033) Copyright © 2016 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 4 Cover of monograph authored by Dr Bogoraz, titled: “Reconstructive surgery, Volume I.” Reproduced with permission from Bogoraz.1 Journal of Vascular Surgery 2016 63, 1400-1403DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.12.033) Copyright © 2016 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 5 Translation from Russian: “Suturing of vessels with various calibers by Dobrovolskaya.” Reproduced with permission from Bogoraz.1 Journal of Vascular Surgery 2016 63, 1400-1403DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.12.033) Copyright © 2016 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 6 Diagram of “interposition of popliteal artery with adjacent popliteal vein for repair or arteriovenous aneurysm.” Translated from Russian. Reproduced with permission from Bogoraz.1 Journal of Vascular Surgery 2016 63, 1400-1403DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.12.033) Copyright © 2016 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 7 Technique of “vein interposition for arterial injury repair.” Translated from Russian. Reproduced with permission from Bogoraz.1 Journal of Vascular Surgery 2016 63, 1400-1403DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.12.033) Copyright © 2016 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions