Extended use of radial artery with Y-graft technique for complete arterial revascularization
Annals of Thoracic Surgery, cilt.72, sa.2, ss.636-637, 2001 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 72 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2001
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02730-8
- Dergi Adı: Annals of Thoracic Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.636-637
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
One of the biggest problems encountered during complete arterial revascularization is difficulty obtaining sufficient graft length to perform multiple distal anastomoses. We describe a technique of dividing the radial artery during harvest and forming one or more composite Y-grafts to allow end-to-side rather than sequential anastomoses without substantially decreasing usable conduit length. This approach has merit and may be helpful in some patients who require complex arterial grafting. © 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.