Great saphenous vein stump: a risk factor for superficial/deep venous thrombosis and an indication for prophylactic anticoagulation? - a retrospective analysis

• Main Authors: Yasir Khan (Author), Muhammad Arslan Cheema (Author), Hafez Mohammad Ammar Abdullah (Author), Yasar Sattar (Author), Shujaul Haq (Author), Asoka Balaratna (Author), Khadija Cheema (Author), Waqas Ullah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Great saphenous vein (GSV) grafts are used for coronary artery bypass surgeries, but the remaining stump of the GSV may be the nidus for superficial and deep vein thrombosis. This study aims to determine the risk of thrombosis in the GSV stump in patients who developed lower extremity sw...