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 one year postoperatively, an arterial duplex scan showed patency of the tibioperoneal trunk to the posterior artery bypass.

• Authors: Randall W Franz, Jamison M Foster
• Journal: The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc (Int J Angiol) Vol. 18 Issue 4 Pg. 209-10 ( 2009) ISSN: 1061-1711 [Print] United States
• PMID: 22477556 (Publication Type: Case Reports)