End-to-side anastomosis of the vein: a technical innovation.
A new technique for easier end-to-side anastomosis of veins is presented. By applying a few traction sutures to the edge of the venotomy and tenting the venous wall, thereby keeping the venotomy open, end-to-side anastomosis of the vein can be easily performed.
D000818:Animals; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D051381:Rats; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery*