Endoscopic Doppler for detecting vessels in closed chest bypass grafting

Authors
Falk, V Fann, JI Grunenfelder, J Burdon, TA
Citation
V. Falk et al., Endoscopic Doppler for detecting vessels in closed chest bypass grafting, HEART SUR F, 3(4), 2000, pp. 331-333
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
HEART SURGERY FORUM
ISSN journal
10983511 → ACNP
Volume
3
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
331 - 333
Database
ISI
SICI code
1098-3511(2000)3:4<331:EDFDVI>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
A new method of endoscopic ultrasonography during endoscopic bypass graftin g is described. Using a 7.5 MHz ultrasonic catheter (AcuNav, Acuson, Mounta in View, CA) that was introduced through a 5mm port and manipulated by robo tically enhanced endoscopic instruments, detection of the internal thoracic artery (ITA) and the left anterior descending (LAD) artery was possible th rough layers of fat and muscle in a canine model.