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Figure 2 Masson trichrome stain (4x, reduced 50%) of transmyocardial revascularization channel remnant demonstrating minimal scarring in surrounding area of myocardium, with numerous blood vessels within channel remnant and branching from channel. Scale, 6 cm = 1 mm (Figure 2 is reprinted from reference 51 and with the permission of Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Inc.).
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