Intermediate-term patency of saphenous vein graft with a clampless hand-sewn proximal anastomosis device after off-pump coronary bypass grafting
T Shimokawa, S Manabe, T Sawada… - The Annals of thoracic …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: To avoid complications related to aortic manipulation, devices were
developed to perform clampless anastomosis. However, there are few studies concerning …
developed to perform clampless anastomosis. However, there are few studies concerning …
Current role of saphenous vein graft in coronary artery bypass grafting
Saphenous vein was the conduit used in the first series of coronary artery bypass grafting
(CABG), and, with the exception of surgical revascularization of the left anterior descending …
(CABG), and, with the exception of surgical revascularization of the left anterior descending …
A randomized study comparing three groups of vein harvesting methods for coronary artery bypass grafting: endoscopic harvest versus standard bridging and open …
B Krishnamoorthy, WR Critchley… - … and thoracic surgery, 2012 - academic.oup.com
OBJECTIVES The use of an open vein harvesting (OVH) technique for saphenous vein
harvesting (SVH) is associated with wound complications and delayed patient mobilization …
harvesting (SVH) is associated with wound complications and delayed patient mobilization …
Influence of endoscopic versus traditional saphenectomy on event-free survival: five-year follow-up of a prospective randomized trial
KB Allen, DA Heimansohn, RJ Robison… - Heart Surg …, 2003 - journal.hsforum.com
Background: Endoscopic harvesting of the greater saphenous vein is increasingly used
during cardiac surgery to improve patient satisfaction and reduce the wound complications …
during cardiac surgery to improve patient satisfaction and reduce the wound complications …