Effect of preoperative ultrasound mapping of the saphenous vein on leg wound complications after coronary artery bypass surgery: a systematic review

Abstract Background The long saphenous vein is one of the most used conduits for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the existing evidence regarding the effects of preoperative ultrasound mapping of the long saphenous vein with special attention to leg wound com...

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Main Authors: Ara Shwan Media, Rathini Rajendran, Hans Henrik Kimose, Ali Imad El-Akkawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-07-01
Series:The Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-022-00080-9