The Use of Temporary Vascular Shunts in Military Extremity Wounds: A Preliminary Outcome Analysis With 2-Year Follow-Up

Abstract

This study demonstrates the importance and utility of TVSs in the management of wartime extremity vascular injury. When used to restore perfusion to an injured extremity, there seems to be no adverse effects or overall increase in limb loss rates and therefore a useful adjunct in the surgery for limb salvage.