Transmyocardial laser revascularization using a thoracoscopic approach.
Transmyocardial revascularization is a new technique aimed to improve perfusion of the ischemic myocardium by creating transmyocardial channels with a laser. This report demonstrates that transmyocardial revascularization with a holmium laser can be performed through a thoracoscopic approach.
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Pisa Medical School, Italy.
Pietrabissa
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Bortolotti
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D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000379:methods*; D013906:Thoracoscopy