Interpositional vein grafts to restore the superficial palmar arch in severe devascularizing injuries of the hand.
The use of an interpositional vein graft to restore inflow to the digits by recreating the superficial palmar arch is presented. This technique is best reserved for severe, devascularizing injuries to the hand, significant damage to the palmar vessels, and when they may a paucity of donor vein available.
Greenberg
B M
BM
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
Cuadros
C L
CL
Jupiter
J B
JB
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014680:Veins / Q000637:transplantation*