Patency of the saphenous vein conduit anastomosed to the aortic dacron graft.

Conclusion: The saphenous vein conduit anastomosed to the aortic dacron graft may have negative effects on graft patency. The placement of saphenous vein on a native tissue like the innominate artery may have beneficial effects of graft patency by slowing down neointimal hyperplasia. PMID: 24002395 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24002395?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - September 6, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kara I, Koksal C, Boyacioglu K, Ay Y, Yanartas M, Metin Esen A Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research