The use of Gore-tex artificial blood vessel in staged operation of arterialization was adopted in 19 cases having severe isehemic disorders of the lower extremities. Following 3 to 29 months after operation. with an average follow-up of 16.2 months. 16 cases had obtained better results, one cases had amputation because of thrombosis of the femoral artery and another one had developed thrombosis in the deep vein of the leg. It was considered that the application of short- sized Gore-tex artificial blood vessel in staged operation of arterialization to treat severe ischemic disorders of the lower extremities could provide satisfactory clinical resulst.
