Retrograde valve incision for insitu vein-arterial bypass utilising a valvulotome

Corson, J.D.; Karmody, A.M.; Shah, D.M.; Leather, R.P.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 66(3): 173-174

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843
PMID: 6609666
Document Number: 222875
The in situ vein bypass has become the preferred technique for infrainguinal limb salvage procedures. The technique of retrograde valve incision utilizing a valvulotome is described. Some of the potential complications and problems that can occur when using this instrument and ways to avoid technical mishaps are outlined.

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