Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2010 Aug;43(4):441-446.

Deep Vein as a Graft Conduit: 2 case reports

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicne, Kangwon National University, Korea. elpucco@kangwon.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Emergency Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Korea.
  • 3Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicne, Kangwon National University, Korea.
  • 4Department of Radiology, College of Medicne, Kangwon National University, Korea.
  • 5Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicne, Kangwon National University, Korea.

Abstract

The ideal graft requires acceptable size, less tissue toxicity, resistance to infection, and long-term durability. Great saphenous veins are gaining popularity as acceptable graft conduits, but they require time to grow in caliber. We report 2 cases of graft bypass and reconstruction using superficial femoral veins to acheive immediate high-flow patency.

Keyword

Vascular disease; Infection; Graft infection; Conduits; Vein grafts

MeSH Terms

Femoral Vein
Saphenous Vein
Transplants
Vascular Diseases
Veins
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