[Harvesting vascular segments]

The authors report the importance of the use of vascular homografts in treatment of prosthetic infections. To have good results is very important to obtain vascular segments prelevated and preserved in the best conditions. The importance of the explant is fundamental. The authors report the right sequence of organs' explant and the technique to obtain good vascular segments; for this purpose is important the coordination of the surgical equips taking part in the explant.