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Ann Thorac Surg 1975;20:703-705
© 1975 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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The Lesser Saphenous Vein

An Alternative Graft for Coronary Revascularization

Ivan K. Crosby, F.R.C.S.*, Joseph M. Craver, M.D.

From the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va

Accepted for publication April 5, 1975.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Crosby, Box 181, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Va. 22901

In patients with surgically removed or varicose greater saphenous veins and atherosclerotic or small internal mammary arteries, or in patients requiring three or more coronary bypasses, the lesser saphenous vein can be considered for aortocoronary revascularization procedures. Its suitability can be demonstrated preoperatively by careful clinical examination and by venography. This report describes the successful use of the lesser saphenous vein in 3 patients, with long-term follow-up.






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