Preoperative mapping of the saphenous vein: prognostic value on early postoperative results.
A consecutive series of 92 patients had their greater saphenous vein assessed with duplex ultrasound scanning prior to planned infrainguinal bypass procedures. A naturally occurring optimal vein diameter was discovered. It was significantly correlated with higher postoperative ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) and lesser early postoperative thrombosis. A significant linear regression was found between the pre and postoperative vein diameter.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011379:Prognosis; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D014463:Ultrasonography