Use of a side branch in a saphenous vein interposition graft for high-flow extracranial-intracranial bypass procedures

Dennis J. Rivet, John E. Wanebo, Gareth A. Roberts, Ralph G. Dacey

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Abstract

Saphenous vein (SV) interposition grafts are often used for high-flow extracranial-intracranial bypass procedures. During these procedures, it is essential to remove air and debris from the graft and to evaluate blood flow through the graft after it has been anastomosed to other cortical vessels. In this paper, the authors describe the preservation of a large side branch on the proximal end of the SV. This side branch can be used to flush out air and debris from the graft and to evaluate blood flow during revascularization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)186-187
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of neurosurgery
Volume103
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2005

Keywords

  • External carotid-internal carotid bypass
  • High-flow graft
  • Saphenous vein bypass
  • Vein interposition grafts

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