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J Reconstr Microsurg 2002; 18(5): 381-386
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-33020
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Increasing the Flow Output by Y-Shaped Microvascular Anastomosis

W. Boeckx1 , F. De Lorenzi2 , R. van der Hulst1
  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, University Hospital of Maastricht, Maastrict, The Netherlands
  • 2Divisione di Senologia, Unità di Chirurgia Plastica Ricostruttiva, Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, Milan, Italy
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31 July 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

In this paper the authors present a new type of microvascular anastomosis to overcome two major inconveniences in microsurgery: ``flow discrepancy'' and vessel size discrepancy between the donor and the recipient vessels. A Y-shaped anastomosis is an end-to-end anastomosis between three vessels: two small ones on one side and a larger vessel on the opposite site. Both arterial and venous anastomoses can be performed in this way. The blood flow can go across the anastomosis in both directions. Hemodynamically, this increases the blood output through the anastomosed vessels. The surgical technique and main clinical applications of the Y anastomosis are described in detail. Indications and advantages are discussed.

KEYWORDS

Y anastomosis - end-to-end anastomosis - three vessels

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