Saphenous vein graft growth 13 years after coronary bypass in a child with Kawasaki disease.
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.
El-Khouri
H M
HM
Department of Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA.
Danilowicz
D A
DA
Slovis
A J
AJ
Colvin
S B
SB
Artman
M
M
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