[Injuries of the large veins of the limbs]

161 observations of the extremity vein injuries, including 141 cases with associated arterial injuries and 11 cases with isolated traumas, as well as 9 cases of replantation of the extremity in complete tears are analysed. Venous reconstruction was performed in 37 patients, in the remainder veins were ligated. Indications to reconstructive procedures and ligation of injured veins are discussed.