Vascular sutures in children

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https://doi.org/10.15574/PS.2018.58.37

Keywords:

vascular anastomosis, children

Abstract

Following the general principles of vascular surgery, suturing of arteries and veins in children requires considerations of anatomical and physiological features in specific clinical situations. The article describes vascular suturing techniques that are used at this age in children.

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Original articles. General surgery