A simple technique to prevent and correct graft vessel kinking in the subcutaneous tunnel: Technical note

ObjectA simple method for preventing and correcting graft kinking for vascular reconstructive surgery through a subcutaneous tunnel is described.Patients and methodsUsing a chest tube, 1-0 silk suture and cerebral aneurysmal clips, the problem of postoperative ischemic complications due to kinking can be solved.ConclusionThe main advantages of this method are its simplicity and low cost. Using this method does not require any special equipment and the problem of postoperative ischemic complications due to vascular injury, kinking and vasospasms can be addressed.