title: An improved method of closure for saphenous vein donor sites.
abstract: In the modern surgical era, the functional result and aesthetics of wound closure have become important parts of any surgical procedure. The saphenous vein donor site for coronary artery bypass is often the most troublesome portion of a patient's postoperative course. Presented herein is a method for closure of saphenous vein donor sites that is aesthetically and functionally pleasing.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital, AZ.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Prevel
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Ott
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Davenport-Toczko
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Emery
mesh_terms: D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques