Open AccessThe effect of storage solutions on endothelial function and saphenous vein graft patency
Author(s) -
Ismail Bouhout,
Walid Ben Ali,
Louis P. Perrault
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.114
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 0973-7723
pISSN - 0970-9134
DOI - 10.1007/s12055-018-0720-5
Subject(s) - medicine , vascular surgery , surgery , vein , cardiothoracic surgery , saphenous vein graft , cardiac surgery , artery
Vein graft failure is a complex mechanism that can be triggered immediately after surgical harvesting. Storage solutions have a major role in preventing endothelial cell damage during harvesting. While normal saline is still widely used, buffered solutions seem to better preserve endothelial integrity and function. This review aims to summarize the current literature surrounding vein graft storage solutions.