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Evolving techniques for endoscopic radial artery harvesting.

Roberto P Casula·Pankaj Kumar·Hutan Ashrafian·Thanos Athanasiou
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The role of radial artery as an arterial conduit for myocardial revascularisation is well established. Minimally invasive approaches for the harvesting of conduits are desirable for clinical and cosmetic reasons. We report our experience with two techniques of endoscopic radial artery harvesting. The techniques are illustrated and their relative advantages discussed.

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AngioscopyCoronary Artery BypassHumansMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresRadial ArteryTissue and Organ HarvestingJournal Article

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Roberto P Casula, Pankaj Kumar, Hutan Ashrafian, Thanos Athanasiou. 2003. Evolving techniques for endoscopic radial artery harvesting.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0967-2109(03)00099-1

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