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Graft revision after transit time flow measurement in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting

Giuseppe D'Ancona, Hratch L. Karamanoukian, M. Ricci, Susan Schmid, Jacob Bergsland, Tomas A. Salerno

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 2000 · 213 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

Evaluation of TTFM is valuable in determining the status of a coronary graft after CABG. Correct interpretation of flow patterns allows for correction of abnormalities prior to chest closure.

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