Abstract
The insitu vein bypass has become our preferred technique for infrainguinal limb salvage procedures. This article describes the technique of retrograde valve incision utilising a valvulotome and points out some of the potential complications and problems that can occur when utilising this instrument and stresses ways to avoid technical mishaps.
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