Use of intermittent pneumatic compression of the calf in femoral venous reconstruction.
Application of intermittent compression of the calf is described as an adjunct to maintain patency of femoral venous reconstruction following trauma. Its use in instances of femoral and popliteal venous reconstructions is recommended.
D000293:Adolescent; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000601:surgery; D011312:Pressure; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000601:surgery