title: Anastomosis of small vessels in the foot.
abstract: A brief explanation of small vessel anastomosis is presented with a case history. Depending upon the trauma to a vessel and its relative size, the surgeon can attempt to correct the vascular defect. A case history of a traumatic insult to the dorsalis pedis artery demonstrates a situation in which small vessel anastomosis can be performed to insure adequate blood perfusion to the distal aspect of the foot.
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Olinsky
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lieberman
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Shader
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000293:injuries; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D018409:Foot Injuries; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures