Introduction:

in the context of vascular trauma, the ligation of peripheral venous structures is a common practice in management, it is not exempt from complications and sequelae, in addition, some studies carried out in recent wars and in civilian trauma centers show benefits of performing a venous repair.

Cases reports:

two cases of blunt force trauma in traffic accidents in the pediatric population are presented, one of them with isolated involvement of the common femoral vein and a second case with injury to the superficial femoral artery and femoral vein, both cases led to venous reconstruction with an adequate outcome.

Discussion:

the classic management of venous injuries is the ligation of the structure, however, the current evidence has shown a tendency to favor venous reconstruction, but the current information is controversial. In hemodynamically unstable patients, a ligation or shunt of the large venous structures should be performed. In stable patients with injuries to the lower limbs, especially those with concomitant arterial injuries, repair of the venous injury should be attempted to reduce the risk of amputation and complications secondary to venous hypertension.

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