Axillobrachial artery bypass grafting with in situ cephalic vein for axillary artery occlusion: a case report.
The cephalic vein has been reported to be a suitable vascular conduit for arterial reconstructive surgery, but its use remains controversial. When used for lower extremity revascularization, its use has been complicated by elongation and dilation. Its use for upper extremity revascularization has only been rarely reported. This article represents the first published use of the cephalic vein with the in situ technique for upper extremity occlusive disease. This technique may avoid some of the complications noted when used in the reverse fashion.
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Department of Vascular Surgery, Houston Veterans Administration Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas.
Holtzman
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Johnson
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D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012782:Shoulder / Q000098:blood supply; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery*