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14. A new and safe device for minimally invasive saphenous vein harvesting: results after 100 cases.

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Dʼarrigo G, Mauceri G, Mudanò M, Scolaro A, Fraggetta F, Grasso G, and Lomeo A

Abstract

Purpose: : The saphenous vein is the most commonly used bypass conduit for coronary surgery. Endoscopic harvesting techniques are associated with significant reduction of wound complications but are time-consuming and expensive. The authors developed a device to perform minimally invasive harvesting of the saphenous vein-rapidly, inexpensively, and safely., Description: : Patients hospitalized for isolated CABG (n = 134) participated in the study. Each vein had been harvested through the use of our minimally invasive system., Evaluation: : The veins were harvested in 130 cases; 378 vein samples were collected for pathology study, with complete integrity of the vein as the result of the "no touch" technique with the device. This integrity could be very important for the long-term patency of the vein graft. After surgery, there were no wound dehiscences, infections, or major hematomas. There was 1 case (0.76%) of superficial hematoma and 3 cases (2.30%) of lymphoceles., Conclusions: : Although commercial disposable systems are now available to allow minimally invasive harvesting of the saphenous vein, the authors think that harvesting the greater saphenous vein with the cylinder steel device is easy to learn can be used safely and at much-reduced costs.

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2007
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