Simplified revascularization of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries.
A fifty-six year old female is presented with significant stenosis of both the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries at their origin. A simplified method of revascularizing both vessels utilizing a single length of saphenous vein with two anastomoses is described. Also, the rationale for revascularizing all significantly involved vessels is discussed.
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D002445:Celiac Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery