Easy alternatives to difficult clamping of distal vessels of the leg.
Control of proximal and back bleeding following an arteriotomy can be challenging when tibial or pedal vessels are noncompressible owing to calcification. We present two easy, inexpensive, and available solutions using a simple intravenous cannula to facilitate clamping of the distal vessels during below-knee revascularization.
Ysa
August
A
Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital de Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain. august.ysa@osakidetza.net
Bustabad
Maite R
MR
Arruabarrena
Amaia
A
Peña
Marta
M
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D003250:Constriction; D004867:Equipment Design; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008026:Ligation / Q000295:instrumentation; D014111:Tourniquets; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*