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Ann Thorac Surg 1998;65:1127-1128
© 1998 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Case Reports

Saphenous Vein Graft Growth 13 Years After Coronary Bypass in a Child With Kawasaki Disease

Hanna M. El-Khouri, MDa, Delores A. Danilowicz, MDa, Arnold J. Slovis, MDa, Stephen B. Colvin, MDb, Michael Artman, MDa

a Department of Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
b Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA

Accepted for publication October 8, 1997.

Address reprint requests to Dr Artman, Pediatric Cardiology, New York University Medical Center, FPO Suite 9V, 530 First Ave, New York, NY 10016
e-mail: (michael.artman{at}mcfpo.med.nyu.edu)

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.




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