title: Endoscopic lesser saphenous vein harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting: first reported case.
abstract: Endoscopic vessel harvesting has become a widely used modality for harvesting venous and arterial conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting. Specifically, it has been used to harvest the greater saphenous vein, internal thoracic artery, and the radial artery. A case of endoscopic lesser saphenous vein harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting is reported.
authors.affiliation: *Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida; and †Northwest Surgical Associates, Portland, OR.
authors.forename: Christopher W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Nickum
authors.forename: Mercedes Kc
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Dullum
authors.forename: W Douglas
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Boyd
authors.forename: Dana R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Gray