Minimally invasive non-endoscopic vein harvest using a laryngoscope. A preliminary experience

Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2010 Feb;10(2):312-4. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2009.222901. Epub 2009 Nov 30.

Abstract

Minimally invasive vein harvesting (MIVH) has been developed in order to reduce the wound healing complications and the related cost. Therefore, the operative cost of endoscopic harvesting remains higher in comparison with the open harvesting. We describe a laryngoscope-assisted technique of saphenous vein harvesting, performing a few small skin incisions and with minimum additional cost. We have used our technique in 20 patients up to now without infection or other wound-related complications and with good cosmetic results.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cicatrix / etiology
  • Cicatrix / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngoscopes*
  • Laryngoscopy* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pilot Projects
  • Saphenous Vein / transplantation*
  • Surgical Wound Infection / etiology
  • Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / adverse effects
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / instrumentation*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures*