Thoracoscopic techniques have improved a variety of thoracic surgical procedures. Thoraco-femoral bypass is an exceptional alternative to standard thoracoscopic thoraco-femoral bypass. Herein we report our initial human experience with a thoracoscopic thoraco-femoral bypass.
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