Arteriography after ligation of the brachial and femoral artery in the dog.

Ligation of the brachial and femoral artery in 30 dogs did not cause permanent lameness, no signs of gangrene or edema being visible whatsoever. The complete collateral circulation could not be detected arteriographically within the first two hours after the ligation of these blood vessels. However, at the same time after the the surgery the pulse could be felt by palpation of limbs.