Systemic Effects of Carbon Dioxide Insufflation during Saphenous Vein Harvesting in Patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting in Patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202607767851615

Enrollment

260

Registered

2026-07-13

Start date

2021-07-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Circulatory System Surgery Cardiology Anaesthesia

Interventions

Carbon Dioxide Insufflation during Saphenous Vein Harvesting

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients scheduled for CABG surgery and fit for surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients were excluded if they had prior saphenous vein harvesting for peripheral arterial occlusive disease or CABG surgery. Patients who were unfit for surgery. Patients who refused the participation in the work.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence and severity of CO2 embolism during EVH with CO2 insufflation in patients undergoing CABG.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The role of transesophogeal Echocardiography in monitoring the incidence of CO2 embolism and the accuracy of its results in management of such cases.	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMahmoud Kasem

Consultant at Cardiothoracic surgery Department

mfhk1234567@gmail.com+0201091857323

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026