These data compare favorably with reported patency rates for traditionally harvested saphenous veins. Endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting, in addition to previous favorable reports on pain, complications, and costs, is now shown to provide comparable or better patency rates in comparison with traditionally harvested veins.
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