To study optimal conditions of preparation of saphenous veins as coronary artery bypass
grafts, segments of saphenous veins were obtained from 29 consecutive patients …

Background. Conventional saphenous vein harvest is associated with numerous
complications, which may be reduced by minimally invasive vein-harvesting techniques. The …

Spasm and consequent dilation of the saphenous vein (SV) for coronary artery bypass
grafting (CABG) can be avoided if the vein is harvested with its surrounding tissue …

Background In 2004, a prospective randomized trial demonstrated that after 3 years,
saphenous veins (SVs) harvested with a no touch (NT) technique had a greater patency …

BACKGROUND: Although the saphenous vein is the most commonly used conduit for
coronary artery bypass surgery occlusion rates are high, with more than 50% grafts failing …

The saphenous vein is the most common conduit used in coronary artery bypass grafting
(CABG) yet its failure rate is higher compared to arterial grafts. An improvement in …

Objectives: Minimally invasive saphenous harvesting techniques have been shown to
reduce post-operative morbidity. However, when applying new techniques of vein …

For many reasons, the saphenous vein (SV) and internal thoracic artery (ITA) will continue to
be the most important conduits in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The high …

With more than 800,000 coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) operations annually
worldwide and the saphenous vein being the most common conduit used, there is no …

A best evidence topic was written according to a structured protocol. The question
addressed was whether harvesting the saphenous vein (SV) as a conduit for coronary artery …