Blunt handlebar injury causing internal avulsion of the common femoral artery in an 11-year-old boy

Pediatric vascular injuries pose a unique set of challenges for surgeons given their rarity. When indicated, vascular reconstruction requires careful consideration of the patient's age and continued growth. This influences the choice of conduit and operative technique. Here we present a case report of an 11-year-old boy with an internal avulsion injury and thrombosis of the right common femoral artery after a blunt handlebar injury from a bicycle crash. Reconstruction was performed using contralateral great saphenous vein in a panel graft fashion.