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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-07-01
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Series: | The Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-022-00080-9 |