Methods and devices for tensioning a wrap around a blood vessel

摘要

A method of securing a flexible wrap ( 30 ) around a blood vessel ( 28 ). The wrap ( 30 ) being generally elongate and having first ( 30 a) and second ( 30 b) end portions. The method including the steps of 1. wrapping the flexible wrap around the blood vessel ( 28 ); 2. passing the first end ( 30 a) of the wrap ( 30 ) through a buckle device ( 10 ) affixed substantially distally from the first end ( 30 a) of the wrap ( 30 ); 3. adjusting the tension in the wrap ( 30 ) to a desired level by movement of the first end ( 30 a) of the wrap ( 30 ) relative to the buckle device ( 10 ); 4. securing together adjacent parts of the wrap ( 30 ) substantially adjacent the blood vessel ( 28 ); and 5. removing the buckle device ( 10 ).