A technique for reducing the size discrepancy between large reversed veins and small arteries

Surgery. 1990 Jul;108(1):90-1.

Abstract

Autogenous vein remains the conduit of choice for lower extremity revascularization. When a large or dilated vein is used in a reversed manner, there may occasionally be a large size discrepancy between it and a small tibial artery. A technique is presented that reduces this mismatch and facilitates anastomoses between large veins and small arteries.

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods*
  • Arteries / anatomy & histology
  • Arteries / surgery*
  • Foot Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Saphenous Vein / anatomy & histology
  • Saphenous Vein / transplantation*
  • Skin Ulcer / surgery
  • Tibia / blood supply*