Graft failure occurs in a sizeable proportion of coronary artery bypass conduits. We herein
review relevant current evidence to give an overview of the incidence, pathophysiology, and …

Occlusive arterial disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Aside
from balloon angioplasty, bypass graft surgery is the most commonly performed …

Background The saphenous-vein graft is the most common conduit for coronary-artery
bypass grafting (CABG). The influence of the vein-graft harvesting technique on long-term …

Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was
introduced in the 1990s to reduce the rates of leg wound complications. 1 Technical mastery …

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

Despite the apparent superiority of arterial conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting
(CABG), the long saphenous vein remains the most commonly used graft. The high failure …

There is growing evidence in support of coronary complete revascularization (CR).
Nonetheless, there is no universally accepted definition of CR in patients who undergo …

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is usually performed in patients with
multivessel coronary artery disease who need multiple grafting. 1 Reports from large …

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 …

Background A cost–benefit analysis of endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) versus open vein
harvest (OVH) was performed in patients at high risk for wound complications. Methods Risk …