A technique for reducing the size discrepancy between large reversed veins and small arteries
Friedman, S.G.; Krishnasastry, K.V.; Doscher, W.; Deckoff, S.L.
Surgery 108(1): 90-91
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6060 PMID: 2360193 Document Number: 355965
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.