| Does minimally invasive vein harvesting technique affect the quality of the conduit for coronary revascularization? | |
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PMID: 16305930 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The effect of minimally invasive great saphenous vein harvest on patient morbidity (wound infection and other healing disturbances) has been extensively investigated, yet its impact on the quality of the venous conduit is less well known. This study aims to review the literature with regard to macroscopic quality, postoperative myocardial infarction rates, and angiographic patency of the minimally invasive versus conventionally harvested vein using meta-analytic techniques where appropriate. Results suggest that conduits are comparable in macroscopic quality with minimally invasively harvested veins requiring more repairs prior to grafting. Postoperative myocardial infarction rates were not significantly different between groups, which is supported by the limited evidence on angiographic patency. |
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Authors:
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Omer Aziz; Thanos Athanasiou; Sukhmeet Singh Panesar; Rachel Massey-Patel; Oliver Warren; James Kinross; Sanjay Purkayastha; Roberto Casula; Brian Glenville; Ara Darzi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Annals of thoracic surgery Volume: 80 ISSN: 1552-6259 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Thorac. Surg. Publication Date: 2005 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-11-24 Completed Date: 2005-12-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 15030100R Medline TA: Ann Thorac Surg Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2407-14 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom. |
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Coronary Artery Bypass
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standards* Humans Saphenous Vein / pathology, transplantation* Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive Tissue and Organ Harvesting / methods* |
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