title: Arterial conduits for distal upper extremity bypass.
abstract: Vascular bypass is an accepted surgical procedure for treatment of hand and digital ischemia that is the result of identifiable arterial disease. Although vein grafts have traditionally been used as vascular conduits for reconstruction, arterial grafts present a better alternative, physiologically, for reconstruction and may result in superior outcomes. Arteries suitable for grafts are not abundant and, therefore, upper extremity surgeons must be informed about possible donor sites and techniques for harvest.
authors: Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.
authors: Derek L
authors: DL
authors: Masden
authors: Michael A
authors: MA
authors: McClinton
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery / Q000637:transplantation*; D019074:Epigastric Arteries / Q000601:surgery / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006085:Graft Survival; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting; D060053:Transplant Donor Site; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*