Using the lesser saphenous vein as graft for coronary revascularization.
- Author:
Li-Qing WANG
1
;
Sheng-Shou HU
;
Xin WANG
;
Jian-Ping XU
;
Wei WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Aged; Coronary Artery Bypass; methods; Coronary Artery Disease; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Saphenous Vein; transplantation
- From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2005;27(4):496-498
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the possibility of using the lesser saphenous vein as the alternative bypass graft in coronary artery bypasss graft (CABG).
METHODSeven pieces of lesser saphenous veins of 6 patients were harvested as the single or sequential grafts of CABG procedure with No-touch technique.
RESULTSThe diameter and length of lesser saphaneous vein met the requirement of graft for entire revascularization. All grafts achieved good flow without significant complications.
CONCLUSIONThe lesser saphenous vein graft is an excellent choice for CABG patient who lacks routine grafts as an alternative material.
