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Femoropopliteal (fem-pop) bypass Michael L. Nimaroff, M.D. - North Shore University Hospital OB-GYN Associates

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Femoropopliteal (fem-pop) bypass

Blocked artery and position of graft in femoropopliteal bypass.

Femoropopliteal (fem-pop) bypass surgery is used to bypass narrowed or blocked arteries above or below the knee. The bypass improves blood flow to the leg.

To bypass a narrowed or blocked artery, blood is redirected through a graft. The graft is either a healthy blood vessel that has been transplanted or a human-made material. This graft is sewn onto both the femoral and popliteal arteries so that blood can travel through the graft and around the diseased part.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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Current as of: May 1, 2026

Author: WebMD Ignite Staff

Clinical Review Board
All WebMD Ignite education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.