title: Saphenous vein graft growth 13 years after coronary bypass in a child with Kawasaki disease.
abstract: The presumed limited growth potential of saphenous vein grafts has led many authorities to discourage their use in young children. We documented excellent growth and patency of a saphenous vein graft 13 years after operation in a 7-year-old child with coronary artery obstruction caused by Kawasaki disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: El-Khouri
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Danilowicz
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Slovis
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Colvin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Artman
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009080:Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000254:growth & development / Q000637:transplantation*; D014654:Vascular Patency