Accurate length adjustment of aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass grafts.
We describe a simple method for tailoring the length of aortocoronary saphenous vein grafts. The objective is to prevent any kinking of the these grafts, which may compromise blood flow in them and lead to their early occlusion.
Cardiac Department, National University Hospital, Singapore.
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Durrani
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Sim
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Grignani
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*