Minimally invasive saphenous vein harvesting: effects on endothelial and smooth muscle function.
BACKGROUND: The long saphenous vein remains the commonest conduit used in coronary artery bypass grafting procedures. Surgical trauma during vein harvesting can cause endothelial and smooth muscle injury that has important implications for vein graft longevity. Minimally invasive vein harvesting is...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2001
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