Temporary arterial shunt in the severely injured limb.
Silicone rubber tubing and matching vessel tips are available in any hospital with a renal dialysis unit. These materials may be used as a temporary measure to restore distal circulation in the severely injured limb. The operative technique and postoperative management of a case in which this manoeuvre was used are presented.
D000293:Adolescent; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000379:methods*; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011884:Radius / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D014457:Ulna / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery