Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Table of Contents J Reconstr Microsurg 1987; 4(1): 69-73DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006966 ORIGINAL ARTICLE © 1987 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. Stasis-Induced Thrombosis of Rat Microvascular Anastomosis William B. Strecker, Michael B. Wood, Alton R. Schroeder Microsurgery Teaching Laboratory and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article ABSTRACT The rate of stasis-induced thrombosis in the rat femoral artery at varying times following microvascular anastomosis, was evaluated by direct inspection as well as by light and electron microscopy. The rate of thrombosis decreased with increasing postoperative time intervals. This decrease appears to coincide with histologic evidence of growth of the neointima at the anastomosis site. Full Text
