Long-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Vein Harvesting After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

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Authors

Lawrence J. Dacey · Concord Hospital

John H. Braxton · Concord Hospital

Robert S. Kramer · Concord Hospital

Joseph Schmoker · Central Maine Medical Center

D Charlesworth · Central Maine Medical Center

Robert E. Helm · Central Maine Medical Center

Carmine Frumiento ·

Abstract

During 2001 to 2004 in northern New England, the use of endoscopic vein harvesting was not associated with harm. There was a nonsignificant increase in repeat revascularization, and survival was not decreased.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 123, Issue 2, pp. 147-153

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.110.960765

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