title: Repair of small veins with absorbable collagen tubules.
abstract: An experimental technique is presented for the repair of very small veins using a biodegradable collagen tubule as an internal splint. The technique is simple and the long-term results are excellent. Variable patency rates in the first two weeks are being investigated.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000601:surgery; D051381:Rats; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen