Transmyocardial holmium laser revascularization: feasibility of a thoracoscopic approach
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Transmyocardial holmium laser revascularization: feasibility of a thoracoscopic approach.
OBJECTIVE Creation of transmyocardial channels from the epicardium to the left ventricular cavity with the use of a laser is a modern approach in the treatment of patients with chronic ischemic heart disease unsuitable for coronary angioplasty or bypass grafting. We present the results of transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMLR) with a holmium laser as sole therapy in 22 patients operated...
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عنوان ژورنال: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
سال: 1998
ISSN: 1010-7940
DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(98)00115-8