Technical note: the use of arterialized arm veins in infrainguinal bypass.
In order to augment the vein donation area of arm veins for infrainguinal bypass, we performed an arteriovenous AV fistula prior to the revascularization procedure. This technique was used in 5 patients. The diameter enlargement of the vein obtained by this technique enabled us to construct completely autologous grafts with gratifying results.
Flamme
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Department of Surgery, Maria Middelares Hospital, Gent, Belgium.
Van Overbeke
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H
De Witte
J
J
Decat
M
M
Muysoms
F
F
Claeys
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D
D000368:Aged; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000379:methods*; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery*