Home » Orthopaedics » Vascular Shunt Vascular Shunt - Discussion: - use of temporary shunt has been advocated in pts w/ long ischemia times being treated with initial orthopedic stabilization prior to vascular repair A temporary arteriovenous shunt (Scribner) in the management of traumatic venous injuries of the lower extremity. Intravascular shunts in complex lower limb trauma.