title: Management of the contused arterial segment.
abstract: When a contused arterial segment is found at surgical exploration and interposition graft is required, we propose a method of repair in which the posterior wall is not completely divided. This prevents retraction of the arterial ends and eliminates tension on the anastomosis.
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D003288:Contusions / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans