Abstract
A technique of greater saphenous vein harvesting for coronary artery revascularization using an endoscopic approach is herein detailed. The saphenous vein is directly identified at the knee through a single incision. An endoscopic dissector is advanced proximally and distally along the course of the vein, ligating side-branches with clips. The vein is divided at the ends of dissection, dependent on patient anatomy, by either a counterincision, endoscopic clips, or ligation with an Endo-loop.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1183-1185 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine