The Subscapular Artery: An Alternative Conduit for Coronary Bypass

The Subscapular Artery: An Alternative Conduit for Coronary Bypass

The search for an alternative conduit for coronary bypass has prompted our use of the subscapular artery for coronary bypass via a left thoracotomy in three patients. Historically, this artery in conjunction with muscle flaps has been used successfully as a free graft. Its size and length have prove...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of cardiac surgery 1993-01, Vol.8 (1), p.66-71
Hauptverfasser: Mills, Noel L., Dupin, Charles L., Everson, Charles T., Leger, Cody L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Angina Pectoris - surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass - methods
Graft Occlusion, Vascular - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Reoperation
Thoracotomy
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Zusammenfassung:The search for an alternative conduit for coronary bypass has prompted our use of the subscapular artery for coronary bypass via a left thoracotomy in three patients. Historically, this artery in conjunction with muscle flaps has been used successfully as a free graft. Its size and length have proved feasible for coronary bypass to the circumflex coronary artery system. All three patients have had excellent clinical results lasting from 6 to 21 months.
ISSN:0886-0440
1540-8191
DOI:10.1111/j.1540-8191.1993.tb00576.x