Understanding Saphenous Vein Graft Patency

Understanding saphenous vein graft patency.

Saphenous vein was the conduit used in the first series of coronary surgery, and, with the exception of revascularization of the left anterior descending coronary artery, it remains the most commonly used conduit.1 There are several reasons for this. First, because of its relatively large diameter and wall characteristics, it is technically easy to use; second, it is plentiful, and therefore ca...

Association between Plasma Fibrinogen Level and Saphenous Vein Graft Patency.

BACKGROUND Fibrinogen is related to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. The inflammatory process in atherosclerosis may cause an increase in plasma fibrinogen level. Therefore, in this study we proposed to investigate whether plasma fibrinogen is associated with the patency of saphenous vein graft in patients at least 1 year after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. METHODS Patients...

Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysms

Ruptured saphenous vein graft aneurysm.

Ruptured saphenous vein graft (SVG) aneurysm is a rare source of significant morbidity and mortality. SVG is a common technique of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), but vein graft aneurysm and ruptured SVG aneurysm have not received the required attention as only few case reports exist. We present the case of a 50-year old man with ruptured vein graft aneurysm who had significant postoper...

Patency of Reverse Saphenous Vein Graft for Revascularization of Lower Limbs in Diabetic Patients

The clinical expression of vascular disease in the lower extremities of diabetics varies from asymptomatic to critical limb ischemia [1]. Ulcers and gangrene may develop, ultimately leading to amputation or even to death. In the diabetic population, the risk of vascular disease increases with age, duration of diabetes, and presence of peripheral neuropathy. The true prevalence of Peripheral Art...