Management of the contused arterial segment

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Cantelmo NL. LoGerfo FW. Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics. [JC:vbd] 162(6):598-9, 1986 Jun. When a contused arterial segment is found at surgical exploration and interposition graft is required, we propose a method of repair in which the posterior wall is not completely divided. This prevents retraction of the arterial ends and eliminates tension on the anastomosis.