The saphenous vein is the most commonly used conduit in patients undergoing coronary
artery bypass surgery yet its patency is inferior to the internal thoracic artery. Vascular …

Background Saphenous vein grafts (SVG) are a commonly used conduit for coronary artery
bypass graft (CABG) surgery and can be harvested by either an open or endoscopic …

The choice of the graft conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has significant
implications both in the short-and long-term. The patency of a coronary conduit is closely …

BACKGROUND: Endoscopic saphenous vein harvest (EVH) decreases leg wound
infections and improves cosmesis after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Recent …

Minimally invasive great saphenous vein harvest for coronary artery bypass grafting aims to
reduce post-operative leg-wound related morbidity. In a meta-analysis of randomised trials …

Objective The purpose of this consensus conference was to develop and update evidence-
informed consensus statements and recommendations on harvesting saphenous vein and …

The great saphenous vein remains the most commonly harvested conduit for
revascularization in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Our aim is to compare …

Background: The greater saphenous vein is a common conduit for coronary
revascularizations. Traditional vein harvesting uses long incision (s) that can lead to …

Objective: Endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting (EVH) for coronary artery bypass grafting
(CABG) has been developed to reduce leg wound morbidity and improve patient …

BACKGROUND: Saphenous vein grafts continue to be the backbone of daily coronary
revascularization practice, but controversy still exists about whether to use them as an …