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http://dx.doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2012.45.5.275

Conduits for Coronary Bypass: Vein Grafts  

Barner, Hendrick B. (Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis University Hospital)
Farkas, Emily A. (Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis University Hospital)
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Journal of Chest Surgery / v.45, no.5, 2012 , pp. 275-286 More about this Journal
Abstract
The saphenous vein has been the principal conduit for coronary bypass grafting from the beginning, circa 1970. This report briefly traces this history and concomitantly presents one surgeons experience and personal views on use of the vein graft. As such it is not exhaustive but meant to be practical with a modest number of references. The focus is that of providing guidance and perspective which may be at variance with that of others and recognizing that there may be many ways to accomplish the task at hand. Hopefully the surgeon in training/early career may find this instructive on the journey to surgical maturity.
Keywords
Coronary artery disease; Coronary grafting; Saphenous vein;
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