What is it about?
LIMA can be harvested during CABG both extrapleural and intrapleural methods. We compared the outcomes of both techniques in a prospective manner.
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Why is it important?
The study is one the few done in Indian population and validates the benefits of extrapleural technique leading to less complications and faster recovery.
Perspectives
The CTVS surgeon should aim for extrapleural as faa as practicable.
Dr. Akshyaya Pradhan
King George's Medical University
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This page is a summary of: Comparison of left internal mammary harvesting techniques for coronary artery bypass grafting: A prospective study, Heart India, January 2018, Medknow,
DOI: 10.4103/heartindia.heartindia_25_18.
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