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A novel segmental autologous great saphenous vein grafting technique for size-mismatched traumatic common femoral artery reconstruction

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Traumatic injury combined with common femoral artery occlusion often leads to acute lower-extremity ischemia. A 45-year-old man with left common femoral artery occlusion due to blunt trauma underwent emergency reconstruction. Given the severe caliber mismatch between the artery and great saphenous vein, we divided the vein into three segments and sutured them together to create an adequately sized conduit. Postoperative perfusion was excellent, and computed tomography angiography confirmed patency without stenosis. This simple, practical technique offers a useful alternative for femoral artery injury with size discrepancy, potentially reducing early graft failure and amputation in acute settings.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2026.102526

Authors: Donglin Li, Huafeng Zheng, Sheng Wei, Lufeng Chen

Institution: Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250