title: Temporary microvascular silicone shunts.
abstract: Experimental work on temporary microvascular silicone shunts is presented and the possible clinical application is discussed. Blood flow was restored for a period between 30 min and more than 2 h by use of silicone tubes of different diameters.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D051381:Rats; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones