Saphenous vein graft (SVG) stenosis or occlusion is the Achilles heel for a more liberal use of this type of graft in coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) for myocardial revascularization. During the first month after CABG, around 10% of SVG can be occluded due to surgical technique failure or thrombosis. At the end of the first year 15% of SVG can be occluded due to intimal hyperplasia. Perfect surgical technique, careful handling of the saphenous vein avoiding graft overdistension and […]

Saphenous vein graft (SVG) stenosis or occlusion is the Achilles heel for a more liberal use of this type of graft in coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) for myocardial revascularization. During the first month after CABG, around 10% of SVG can be occluded due to surgical technique failure or thrombosis. At the end of the first year 15% of SVG can be occluded due to intimal hyperplasia. Perfect surgical technique, careful handling of the saphenous vein avoiding graft overdistension and […]