Minimally invasive saphenous vein harvesting using a laryngoscope: Procedural, functional, and morphologic evaluation
HEART SURGERY FORUM, vol.8, no.6, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 8 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf98.20051026
- Journal Name: HEART SURGERY FORUM
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Because commercial minimally invasive harvesting equipments significantly increase operation costs, they are not always available in all clinics worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate whether minimally invasive saphenous vein harvesting using a laryngoscope can be applied efficiently and successfully.