Single stage arteriovenous short saphenous loops in microsurgical reconstruction of the lower extremity Demiri EC et al. - The use of the ipsilateral small saphenous vein “in situ” for immediate arteriovenous loop formation may be of great value in complex lower leg reconstructions. It is a reliable adjunctive technique that provides healthy vessels to supply the free flap, permitting stable wound coverage and high rate of limb salvage. [more...]
