A technique for distal tibial arterial anastomosis.
A modification of the usual technique for performing a tibial artery-to-graft anastomosis ensures proper retrograde runoff and minimizes leaks in this area which are hard to control without compromising the graft and lumen of the host artery.
D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008722:Methods