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[Segmental variations of great saphenous vein diameters in a coronary triple vessel disease population]

G Sleilaty1, A Maoula, K Hachem

  • 1Service de chirurgie cardiovasculaire, hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de France, université Saint-Joseph, rue Alfred-Naccache, Achrafieh, BP 166830, Beyrouth, Liban. sanasl@inco.com.lb

Annales De Cardiologie Et D'Angeiologie
|June 19, 2007
PubMed

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Great saphenous vein (GSV) dimensions vary significantly by sex below the knee and linearly with body mass index and body surface area in coronary artery bypass grafting patients. These findings aid in understanding GSV variations for surgical planning.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular anatomy and surgical applications.
  • Cardiovascular surgery and graft selection.

Context:

  • The great saphenous vein (GSV) is a critical graft in cardiovascular surgery, yet comprehensive dimensional data is limited.
  • Understanding GSV variations is essential for optimizing graft selection and surgical outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To describe the segmental diameters of the great saphenous vein (GSV) in a coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) population.
  • To analyze variations in GSV dimensions based on patient characteristics.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of 402 CABG patients revealed significant variations in GSV dimensions.
  • GSV diameters below the knee differed significantly between sexes.
  • Body mass index and body surface area were linearly associated with GSV diameters at all levels.

Impact:

  • This study provides reference tables for GSV segmental diameters in a relevant surgical population.
  • Findings highlight the influence of sex, BMI, and body surface area on GSV dimensions, informing surgical practice.
  • Establishes a basis for personalized graft selection in cardiovascular procedures.
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