Inadvertent arterial injury during saphenous vein stripping: three cases and therapeutic strategies.
We report 3 cases of iatrogenic arterial injuries in relation to saphenous vein stripping. In 2 cases the patients sustained acute severe ischemia and required prompt revascularization. The third patient was seen at a later stage with chronic ischemia and claudication. All 3 patients had their limbs salvaged without severe sequelae. The therapeutic strategies for different situations are discussed.
Ramsheyi
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Department of Vascular Surgery, Hôpital Saint-Joseph, Paris, France.
Soury
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Saliou
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Gigou
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F
Laurian
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C
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*