[Temporary vascular shunt technique for resource scarce environments]

Med Trop (Mars). 2011 Oct;71(5):434-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to describe a simple and reproducible technique for temporary vascular shunting. This technique is appropriate only for exceptional situations involving scant resource availability. It is not intended to replace conventional vascular shunting techniques.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical*
  • Blood Vessels / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures
  • Wounds and Injuries / surgery*