Endoscopic vein harvesting: technique, outcomes, concerns & controversies.

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Published in J Thorac Dis on November 01, 2013

Authors

Shahzad G Raja1, Zubair Sarang

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Harefield Hospital, London, UK;

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