Localization of coronary bypass targets in hard-to-see coronary arteries

Abstract Background Precise identification of coronary arteries and selection of anastomotic sites are critical stages of coronary bypass surgery. Visualization of coronary arteries is occasionally challenging when the heart is covered with a thick layer of fat or scar tissue. In this paper, we revi...

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Main Authors: Rabin Gerrah, Kristin Lipe, Gus J. Vlahakes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02399-8