Minimally invasive left internal mammary artery harvesting techniques during the learning curve are safe and achieve similar results as conventional LIMA harvesting techniques

Minimally invasive left internal mammary artery harvesting techniques during the learning curve are safe and achieve similar results as conventional LIMA harvesting techniques

Abstract Background Internal thoracic arteries (ITAs) are considered to be the standard conduits used for coronary revascularization. Recently minimally invasive procedures are performed to harvest ITAs. The aim of this retrospective cohort study is to observe the effect and safety of less invasive...

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Main Authors: Matiullah Masroor, Chunyang Chen, Kang Zhou, Xianming Fu, Umar Zeb Khan, Yuan Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Internal mammary artery
Minimally invasive surgery
Harvesting
CABG
Learning curve
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-01961-0

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