ABSTRACT
Side-to-side microvascular anastomosis may be required in certain clinical situations,
although the technique is difficult and the incidence of usage remains low. A new
experimental model using rat femoral vessels for side-to-side microvascular anastomosis
is presented, in which 100 percent patency was accomplished immediately and was maintained
for 7 days after anastomosis. This model can provide a training tool for acquisition
of advanced microsurgical technique for side-to-side anastomosis of small vessels.
