Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006; 54(3): 208-209
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-872955
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Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting Through a Single Incision

S. Bleiziffer1 , P. Libera1 , R. Lange1
  • 1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, German Heart Center Munich, Munich, Germany
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Publication History

Received August 1, 2005

Publication Date:
26 April 2006 (online)

Abstract

A method of radial artery harvesting through a single 3-cm skin incision is presented. This technique is performed with an endoscope inserted into a retractor and a harmonic scalpel for dissection of the artery. Transsection of the artery is carried out with a pre-tied endoloop. The endoscopic harvesting can be done in 45 minutes, resulting in less operative trauma and an excellent cosmetic outcome.

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Sabine Bleiziffer

Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery
German Heart Center Munich

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80636 Munich

Germany

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Email: bleiziffer@dhm.mhn.de