Thoracodorsal artery as a free arterial graft for myocardial revascularization

Authors
Yaginuma, G Sakurai, M Meguro, T Ota, K
Citation
G. Yaginuma et al., Thoracodorsal artery as a free arterial graft for myocardial revascularization, ANN THORAC, 72(3), 2001, pp. 915-916
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
915 - 916
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200109)72:3<915:TAAAFA>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
When complete arterial revascularization of coronary circulation cannot be accomplished using the internal thoracic artery and other conventionally us ed arterial conduits, the thoracodorsal artery may be an excellent alternat ive. We report the use of the thoracodorsal. artery as a free arterial graf t in 3 patients, describe the harvesting technique, and review the anatomy. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.