Use of an autologous artery for tibial artery bypass in a trauma patient

Abstract Peripheral artery bypass grafting is a commonly performed procedure. The present report describes the use of an autologous artery for tibial artery bypass graft following a gunshot wound to the calf. Approximately 4 cm of proximal peroneal artery was harvested for use as a bypass graft. At...

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Published in:The International journal of angiology 2009-12, Vol.18 (4), p.209-210
Main Authors: Franz, Randall W, Foster, Jamison M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Peripheral artery bypass grafting is a commonly performed procedure. The present report describes the use of an autologous artery for tibial artery bypass graft following a gunshot wound to the calf. Approximately 4 cm of proximal peroneal artery was harvested for use as a bypass graft. At one year postoperatively, an arterial duplex scan showed patency of the tibioperoneal trunk to the posterior artery bypass.
ISSN:1061-1711
1615-5939
DOI:10.1055/s-0031-1278357