Endoscopic vein harvesting in cardiac surgery
| Autor: | P. Brian Seabolt, Michael J. Reardon |
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| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Wound dehiscence business.industry Incidence Endoscopy medicine.disease Veins Impaired mobility Cardiac surgery Surgery Vein harvesting Postoperative Complications medicine.anatomical_structure Patient satisfaction Internal medicine Tissue and Organ Harvesting medicine Cardiology Humans Cardiac Surgical Procedures Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine Vein business Lower limbs venous ultrasonography Recurrent cellulitis |
| Zdroj: | Current Opinion in Cardiology. 18:444-446 |
| ISSN: | 0268-4705 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/00001573-200311000-00004 |
| Popis: | PURPOSE OF REVIEW Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) is a relatively new technique, developed to help minimize morbidities associated with traditional harvesting techniques. Wound dehiscence, recurrent cellulitis, hematomas, neuropathies, and impaired mobility are often experienced by patients who have undergone open harvest techniques. RECENT FINDINGS Use of this developing technique has been hindered due to the skill required to perform this task and time constraints that are often encountered in the operating room. SUMMARY However, an adequate vein segment can be obtained in a timely fashion, and harvest site infections are reduced when this method is employed. Results thus far have revealed a decreased infection rate, fewer observed morbidities, and overall patient satisfaction. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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