title: Homologous vessel graft as substitute for flexor tendon graft. An experimental study on rabbits.
abstract: Homologous vessel grafts were tried as substitutes for flexor tendon grafts. Pieces of different lengths were excised from a flexor tendon and replaced by a homologous abdominal aorta graft which was turned inside out and then anastomised by drawing it over the tendon stumps in a cuff-like manner. The grafts became firm, homogeneous and completely tendon-like with very little adhesion but with a tendency to become extended and thus too long to be functional.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001158:Arteries / Q000637:transplantation*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D011817:Rabbits; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous