Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9980096 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Endoscopic vein harvest reduces leg wound complications compared with open vein harvest without compromising the 6-month patency rate. The overall patency rate depends on target and vein-related variables and patient characteristics rather than the method of vein harvesting.
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Authors
Kwok L. MD, YingXing MD, Vicken MD, Prakash MD, Thomas A. MD, Colleen F. MD, Gary S. MD, Gary PhD,, Siavosh MD,