title: Use of direct laryngoscope for better exposure in minimally invasive saphenous vein harvesting.
abstract: A direct laryngoscope-assisted technique of saphenous vein harvesting by tunnelling method is described. This technique provides better exposure through small incisions, thus reducing the chances of trauma to the vein due to excessive handling. The equipment used is inexpensive and readily available.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Madras Medical Mission, Mogappair, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Goel
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Sankar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rajan
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Cherian
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D020704:Laryngoscopes; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation