Abstract:

Revascularization of the coronary or lower extremity circulation ideally requires an autologous conduit. The saphenous vein is the most commonly used graft. Minimally invasive surgical techniques for harvesting of the greater saphenous vein (GSV) are gaining popularity. With better instruments, critical evaluation of techniques and longer follow-up of patients, the outcome of such vein harvesting is improving. An increasing number of authors are reporting a variety of techniques with reduction in wound complications compared to conventional surgery.

Authors:

Aziz Benbrahim M.D., Hospital of St. Raphael; Walter Kwass, M.D., F.A.C.S., Hospital of St. Raphael And Yale-New Haven Hospita;l Antoine Ferneini, M.D., F.A.C.S., Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, CT, Raghu S. Savalgi, M.D., F.R.C.S., Ph.D. University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

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