The Impact of Vessel Clamps on Endothelial Integrity and Function of Saphenous Vein Grafts

ONAN B., ERKANLI K., ONAN I. S., ERSOY B., Canillioglu Y. E., Senturk G., ...More

ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, vol.28, no.5, pp.1113-1122, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.01.020
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1113-1122
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Saphenous vein graft (SVG) failure can be associated with endothelial damage during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Endothelial damage may develop after application of occlusive vessel clamps on SVGs. This study was designed to investigate the effect of plastic and metal clamps on the endothelial integrity and function of SVGs.