Saphenous vein graft
Saphenous vein graft |
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Overview
Normal Anatomy
The great saphenous vein (GSV) originates from where the dorsal vein of the first digit (the large toe) merges with the dorsal venous arch of the foot.
After passing anterior to the medial malleolus (where it often can be visualized and palpated), it runs up the medial side of the leg. At the knee, it runs over the posterior border of the medial epicondyle of the femur bone.
The great saphenous vein then courses laterally to lie on the anterior surface of the thigh before entering an opening in the fascia lata called the saphenous opening. It joins with the femoral vein in the region of the femoral triangle at the saphenofemoral junction.
Preparation (Saphenous vein harvesting)
Mini Invasive Technique
Diagnostic & Evaluation Findings
Coronary Angiography
CT Angiography
MR Angiography
Pathological Findings
Saphenous Vein Graft Diseases
Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysms
Causes
- Atherosclerosis
- Hypertension
- Mycotic
- Postoperative mediastinitis
- Previous aneurysms
- Torn sutures
Treatment
Thrombolysis
PCI
Bare Metal Stents
Drug Eluting Stents
Surgery (Re-do)
Videos
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