The surgical reconstruction of the proximal subclavian and vertebral artery William H. Edwards, M.D., Joseph L. Mulherin, M.D. Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 634-639 (July 1985) DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(85)90026-6 Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Incision just above clavicle extending upward and outward for 5 to 7 cm. (From Edwards WH, Mulherin Jr JL. The surgical reconstruction of the proximal subclavian and vertebral artery. In: Berguer R, Bauer RB, eds. Vertebrobasilar arterial occlusive disease: Medical and surgical management. New York: Raven Press, 1983:242.) Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 634-639DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90026-6) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Divided end of vertebral lying adjacent to common carotid artery. (From Edwards WH, Mulherin Jr JL. In: Berguer R, Bauer RB, eds. Vertebrobasilar arterial occlusive disease: Medical and surgical management. New York: Raven Press, 1983:243.) Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 634-639DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90026-6) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Completed end-to-side anastomosis of vertebral to carotid artery. (From Edwards WH, Mulherin Jr JL. In: Berguer R, Bauer RB, eds. Vertebrobasilar arterial occlusive disease: Medical and surgical management. New York: Raven Press, 1983:243.) Journal of Vascular Surgery 1985 2, 634-639DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(85)90026-6) Copyright © 1985 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions