A Reappraisal of Saphenous Vein Grafting
2011
Review of Saphenous Vein Grafting
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yuan Shi-Min
Primary Institution: Nanjing University, Jinling Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Conclusion
Saphenous vein grafting remains a crucial technique in various surgical procedures despite the rise of alternative methods like angioplasty.
Supporting Evidence
- Saphenous vein grafts are preferred for coronary artery bypass surgeries.
- Modified saphenous vein grafts can improve patency rates in vascular surgeries.
- Saphenous veins are used in various surgical fields including cardiac, thoracic, and urology.
Takeaway
Doctors use saphenous veins from your legs to help with heart and other surgeries because they work better than artificial materials.
Methodology
This review summarizes the applications and outcomes of saphenous vein grafting in various surgical fields.
Limitations
The review does not provide new experimental data but summarizes existing literature.
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