The application of split-thickness skin graft as an autogenous arterial conduit in a goat (Capra hircus) model.

Adequate autogenous vein is often the limiting factor in achieving a successful infrainguinal bypass. Attempts have been made to find alternative conduits; however, these alternatives have demonstrated inferior patency rates. We attempt to show that a split-thickness skin graft conduit provides a feasible autogenous arterial conduit.