title: A new anastomosis technique for large-calibered vein grafts.
abstract: A new anastomosis technique for large-calibered vein graft to repair a smaller-sized arterial defect is presented. At the proximal (upstream) anastomosis, a combination of sleeve anastomosis technique and plication of excess vessel wall is performed; and at the distal (downstream) anastomosis, the "fish-mouth" incision technique is used. The patency rate obtained with this technique is quite satisfactory, which justifies its use in clinical situations.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D001775:Blood Circulation; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006119:Groin / Q000098:blood supply; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000637:transplantation*; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D051381:Rats; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013536:Suture Techniques