conduit harvesting
The surgical procurement of vessels or tissues for use as grafts in cardiac bypass procedures.
Full Definition
Conduit harvesting refers to the surgical technique of obtaining vessels or other tissues for use as bypass grafts during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or other cardiac procedures. Common conduits include the internal mammary artery, saphenous vein, radial artery, and gastroepiploic artery. Harvesting techniques vary from open methods to minimally invasive endoscopic approaches. The quality of conduit harvesting significantly impacts graft patency and long-term outcomes. Proper documentation should specify the harvesting technique, conduit type, and any complications encountered during procurement.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenate when used as compound modifier; specify harvesting technique when relevant.
In Context
- "Endoscopic radial artery conduit harvesting was performed with preservation of collateral flow." — operative report
- "The saphenous vein conduit harvesting proceeded without complications." — surgical description