Using the lesser saphenous vein as graft for coronary revascularization / 中国医学科学院学报

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the possibility of using the lesser saphenous vein as the alternative bypass graft in coronary artery bypasss graft (CABG).</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Seven pieces of lesser saphenous veins of 6 patients were harvested as the single or sequential grafts of CABG procedure with No-touch technique.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The diameter and length of lesser saphaneous vein met the requirement of graft for entire revascularization. All grafts achieved good flow without significant complications.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The lesser saphenous vein graft is an excellent choice for CABG patient who lacks routine grafts as an alternative material.</p>