Vascular reconstruction using deep vein for limb length discrepancy in a child

J Vasc Surg. 2006 Aug;44(2):398-400. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2006.03.036.

Abstract

Iatrogenic vascular injuries can result in claudication and limb length discrepancy in growing children. Traditional reconstruction has been performed with great saphenous vein as a conduit. We report the case of a 7-year-old boy with a symptomatic limb length discrepancy and vascular reconstruction using femoropopliteal vein. The use of deep vein as an autogenous conduit may facilitate reconstruction of iliofemoral arteries in preadolescent children, providing an excellent size match and an efficacious means of restoring normal blood flow.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Femoral Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Artery / surgery*
  • Femoral Vein / transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Iliac Artery / surgery*
  • Leg / blood supply*
  • Leg Length Inequality / etiology
  • Leg Length Inequality / pathology
  • Leg Length Inequality / surgery*
  • Male
  • Popliteal Vein / transplantation*
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color