Does harvesting of an internal thoracic artery with an ultrasonic scalpel have an effect on sternal perfusion?

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Sternal and costochondral infections following open-heart surgery

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The surgical anatomy of sternal blood supply

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Internal Mammary Artery-to-Coronary Artery Anastomosis

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