Ultrastructural Investigations of Arterial Bypass Conduits after the Use of Different Harvesting Techniques Using an Electron Microscope.

CONCLUSION: In the learning curve period, the use of a harmonic scalpel is time consuming and presents some difficulties during the harvesting of conduits. According to our study results, however, the harmonic scalpel technique may be useful because of decreased pathology, including spasm. In our opinion, graft occlusion or thrombus as a life-threatening condition and endothelial dysfunction may decrease with the use of this alternative harvesting technique. PMID: 32118547 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Heart Surg Forum Source Type: research