Preoperative ultrasound mapping of the saphenous vein: prognostic value on early post operative results, a prospective study

Niels Levi, T Schroeder

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Abstract

A prospective series of 92 patients had their greater saphenous vein assessed with duplex ultrasound scanning prior to planned infrainguinal bypass procedures. Sixteen (17%) bypass procedures thrombosed within the first week postoperatively. A naturally occurring optimal vein diameter was discovered: 3.5-4.2 mm at mid-thigh level and 0-1.5 mm less at mid-calf level. It was significantly correlated with higher one week patency: thrombosis occurred in 11% in veins with this optimal diameter combination and in 19% in all other combination (P < 0.05). These results confirm and expand a retrospective study.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftOsaka City Medical Journal
Vol/bind43
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)77-80
Antal sider4
ISSN0030-6096
StatusUdgivet - jun. 1997
Udgivet eksterntJa

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