title: Options for revascularization: artery versus vein: technical considerations.
abstract: Vascular grafts, as either interpositional conduits or bypass grafts, can be used for revascularization procedures in the upper extremity. Vein grafts are more readily available and can be easier to harvest. Arterial grafts may provide superior patency rates compared with vein grafts. Arterial grafts can be located and harvested with consistent and reliable anatomy throughout the body.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shuck
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC 20007, USA; Division of Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Washington Hospital Center, 106 Irving Street Northwest, POB 420 South, Washington, DC 20010, USA. Electronic address: derekmasden@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Derek L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Masden
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000502:physiology* / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D058017:Vascular Grafting / Q000379:methods*; D014680:Veins / Q000502:physiology* / Q000637:transplantation*
keywords: Arterial conduits; Arterial grafts; Upper extremity bypass; Upper extremity revascularization