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What are the risks of surgical procedures?

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What are the risks of surgical procedures?

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All surgeries pose a certain amount of risk. In general, the risks of surgery for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the legs are similar to those of other types of surgery. These risks include: • Infection from the incision. • Bleeding. • Heart attack or stroke. • Leg swelling. • Failed or blocked grafts. Angioplasty has fewer life-threatening risks than surgery. Risks include: • Rupture of the artery. • Bleeding at the site of the catheter insertion. • Sudden closure of the artery. • Blood clots. • Allergic reaction. • Kidney damage. For more information, see the topic Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs.