title: Temporary arteriovenous shunt prior to free myoosseous flap transfer.
abstract: The use of temporary arteriovenous shunt constructed in the lower extremity prior to a free microvascular transfer of an internal oblique/iliac crest flap, is described. The indications for the technique are presented. Conventional free flap transfer may require maturation of a suitable inflow source or outflow conduit, which is provided by a temporary shunt, subsequently used for recipient vessels. The two-stage procedure is applicable when local vessels are inadequate for immediate transfer.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Grenga
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Yetman
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors