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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2000;17:182-183
© 2000 Elsevier Science NL

How to do it

Use of direct laryngoscope for better exposure in minimally invasive saphenous vein harvesting

Pankaj Goel, Nainar Madhu Sankar, Sethurathinam Rajan, Kotturathu Mammen Cherian

Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Madras Medical Mission, Mogappair, Chennai 600 050, India

Corresponding author. Tel.: +91-44-625-9801; fax: +91-44-625-9919
e-mail: mmmbits{at}giasmd01.vsnl.net.in

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.

Key Words: Minimally invasive saphenous vein harvesting • Cosmetic incision




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