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History of bilateral fem-pop bypass in the past, now has claudication. Patient was scheduled to have fem-pop bypass. Incision was made above the crease and carried through skin into the subcutaneous tissue. Hemostasis maintained. There was heavy fibrosis and scar tissue around the previous double fem-pop bypass. Difficulties identifying the femoral artery because of body habitus. It was difficult to dissect through the artery and also to avoid going into the abdominal cavity. The risks of inability to control any bleeding show any vessel inadvertently nicked was too much. At this point case was aborted. Wound was closed in layers. Is 35703 correct?