Abstract

The problem of management of battle injuries to major arteries has been presented. The concept of primary arterial repair is recommended on the basis of statistical evidence accumulated during World War II and practical experience obtained during the Korean conflict. The factor of time in relation to limb survival demands definitive operation as close to the battle line as is tactically feasible. Finally, several technical factors are discussed which significantly influenced the results obtained.

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