Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 51, Issue 4 , Pages 1043-1045, April 2010

Preferential use of basilic vein for surgical repair of popliteal aneurysms via the posterior approach

Vascular Surgery, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel

Received 21 September 2009; accepted 8 November 2009. published online 18 January 2010.

Thomas L. Forbes, MD, Section Editor

The facedown position used for the posterior surgical approach to repair popliteal aneurysms limits access to the great saphenous vein. Using the basilic vein as the conduit of choice in five patients, we were able to harvest the vein conveniently and simultaneously with aneurysm exposure. On follow-up of 4 to 36 months, all grafts were functioning well.

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 The editors and reviewers of this article have no relevant financial relationships to disclose per the JVS policy that requires reviewers to decline review of any manuscript for which they may have a competition of interest.

 Competition of interest: none.

PII: S0741-5214(09)02328-3

doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2009.11.046

Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 51, Issue 4 , Pages 1043-1045, April 2010

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