The intracolonic bypass has been used both experimentally and clinically to avoid high-risk primary colonic anastomosis in the face of peritonitis. Experimental and clinical data have established the Coloshield as safe, with few clinical complications reported. This is a review of the literature and a case report of a complication of an intracolonic bypass that was found to have eroded through the colon in the early postoperative period.

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The Dorsalis Pedis artery (DPA) is an often overlooked but important artery that can be utilized for limb salvage surgery. It is especially useful in the diabetic patient in whom disease at the level of the bifurcation of the popliteal artery is common. The unique anatomic location and communication with the pedal arch makes the DPA a good outflow vessel.

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