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Fig. 1 | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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From: Comparison of early outcomes associated with coronary artery bypass grafting for multi-vessel disease conducted using minimally invasive or conventional off-pump techniques: a propensity-matched study based on SYNTAX score

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Surgical procedure. A LITA retractor (THORATRAK MICS Retractor System) was used to expose the chest wall space for LITA takedown and proximal anastomosis. B ValveGate™ Hinged retractor was used for LITA trimming and distal anastomosis. C Customized vascular clamp (Cardiomedical GmbH, Langenahgen, Germany) was placed on the ascending aorta for proximal anastomosis. D Octopus stabilizer (29800 Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA) was used for the exposure of deeper sites such as the obtuse marginal branch

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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