The Early and Late Effects of Calcium Dobesilate on Leg Wound Complications After Saphenous Vein Harvesting for Coronary Revascularization

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine effects of prophylactic use of calcium dobesilate on complications of saphenectomy after saphenous vein harvest for coronary artery bypass graft.Materials and Methods: A total of consequtive 209 patients who underwent elective coronary artery bypass grafting were divided into two groups. Group 1 included 98 patients who received calcium dobesilate 2 x 500 mg for three months. Group 2 had 111 patients who did not recieve calcium dobesilate. Leg wound complications were analyzed in the postoperative first week, first and third month.Results: The difference of diameter in the first and third month, the incidence of sellulitis in the first week and first month, and superficial wound infections in the first week were significantly lower in the group of patients treated with calcium dobesilate.Conclusion: Our study showed that use of calcium dobesilate 2 x 500 mg during three months can decrease complications of saphenectomy after saphenous vein harvest in coronary artery bypass graft