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Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:353-354
© 2006 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

How to do it

Cost Effective Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting

Roxanne V. Newman, MD * , W. Greg Lammle, PA-C, Kristy J. Matz, MPH, PA-S

Meritcare Medical Center, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fargo, North Dakota

Accepted for publication July 13, 2005.

* Address correspondence to Dr Newman, Meritcare Medical Center, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 737 Broadway, Fargo, ND 58123 (Email: roxanne.newman{at}meritcare.com).

Radial artery harvesting has been routinely performed by endoscopy. We present a reduced cost technique using a reusable retractor and thermal welding shears. The combination of reusable and disposable tools allows patients to benefit from endoscopic radial artery harvesting with decreased morbidity and favorable cosmetic results.




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