Heart Vessels and Transplantation
Alternative autologous vein versus prosthetic grafts for LEB: A systematic review and meta-analysis
By Rahardian Sigmawan Bintang Febrianto, Thomas Jatiman, Mohamad Rizki and 3 others.
Abstract
Objective: The optimal conduit for lower extremity bypass siugery (LEB) remains controversial, particularly when the great saphenous vein is unavailable.This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare clinical outcomes between alternative autologous vein conduits (AAVC) and prosthetic grafts (PG) in patients undergoing LEB, specifically graft patency, major amputation, and short-and long-term mortality.Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
Keywords
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Prosthesis
- Vein
- Transplantation
- Closure (psychology)
- MEDLINE
- Open access
Source
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