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J Reconstr Microsurg 1999; 15(8): 581-583
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1000141
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An Experimental Model for Side‐to‐Side Microvascular Anastomosis

Nobuhisa Matsumura, Shunro Endo, Hideo Hamada, Masanori Kurimoto, Yutaka Hirashima, Akira Takaku
  • Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University
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Accepted for publication 1999

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Side-to-side microvascular anastomosis may be required in certain clinical situations, although the technique is difficult and the incidence of usage remains low. A new experimental model using rat femoral vessels for side-to-side microvascular anastomosis is presented, in which 100 percent patency was accomplished immediately and was maintained for 7 days after anastomosis. This model can provide a training tool for acquisition of advanced microsurgical technique for side-to-side anastomosis of small vessels.