No-touch saphenous vein: current understanding of the conduit ‘less handled’
Mimi X. Deng,
Grace S. Lee,
Dominique Vervoort
et al.
Abstract:Purpose of review
The no-touch technique is an established method to harvest the saphenous vein (NT-SV), which is the most commonly used conduit in coronary artery bypass grafting. Herein, we summarize the foundational evidence, as well as highlight recent innovations and ongoing clinical trials involving NT-SV.
Recent findings
Through preservation of perivascular tissue for atraumatic handling and omission of manual distension, the NT-SV maintains endo… Show more
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