title: [Comparison of pedicled and scheltoned endoscopic methods harvesting saphenous vein in shank].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To compare the efficacies of endoscopic harvesting saphenous vein as sequential graft by pedicled and scheltoned technique.
  
  
  METHODS
  From June 2013 to December 2013, a total of 93 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass with endoscopic vein harvesting in shank were recruited. Saphenous veins were harvested by pedicled method in group A (n =46) and scheltoned method in group B (n =47). Harvesting method was decided by a random number for each patient. Saphenous veins were used as sequential grafts during off-pump coronary artery bypass. Inter-group comparisons were made in time for harvesting, time for repairing, venous injuries and perioperative effect of saphenous vein. The postoperative follow-up period was 30 days. Early failure of saphenous vein graft was evaluated with coronary computed tomography (CT) angiography.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All saphenous veins in shank were harvested successfully. No significant difference existed in vein length. In groups A and B, average time for harvesting was (21. 7 ± 5. 6) and (27. 4 ± 6. 4) min (P < 0. 05) and time for repairing (7. 2 ± 2. 7) and (10. 6± 4. 4) min respectively (P <0. 05). No severe injury resulted in non-using of saphenous in both groups. The repair rates of saphenous vein were 10. 9% and 38. 3% respectively (P < 0. 05). For each repaired saphenous vein, the average number of locations was (1. 6 ± 0. 5) and (3. 1 ± 1. 0) sites respectively (P < 0. 05). All patients were discharged uneventfully. There was no perioperative onset of myocardial infarction or malignant arrhythmia. For groups A and B, 89. 1% and 93. 6% were followed up for 1 month post-operation. No angina, myocardial infarction or heart failure occurred. For groups A and B, 32 and 37 cases were re-examined on CT coronary angiography and all saphenous vein grafts maintained patency.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Pedicled method is more safe and reliable for endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting. It can ensure the quality of sequential graft, shorten harvesting time and reduce the risks of vein injury.
authors.forename: Bo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Haitao
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mesh_terms: D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D047549:Coronary Artery Bypass, Off-Pump; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D009203:Myocardial Infarction; D012501:Saphenous Vein; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting