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What exactly is a thoracab procedure?
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Minimally invasive: This is another name for minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery, where the heart is access through the intercostal (between the ribs) space and the operation is down through there. For more information please see: http://www.Uchospitals.Edu/specialties/heart/services/coronary-artery-disease/bypass/thoracab.Html.
Answered 6/20/2014
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CABG via thoracotomy: This is a coronary artery bypass operation done through an incision between the ribs rather than splitting the breastbone.
Answered 12/10/2012
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