title: Technique of dissecting the internal mammary after using the Moussalli bar.
abstract: Since 1985 we have utilised a simple technique for dissecting the internal mammary artery (IMA) prior to coronary artery bypass surgery. The technique involves the use of a stainless steel bar (Moussalli bar) in conjunction with a Holmes Sellors sternal spreader. We have used this technique to dissect more than 2000 IMAs in patients of varying body weight and muscle build without significant complications.
authors: Cardiothoracic Unit, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK.
authors: R I
authors: RI
authors: Hasan
authors: N A
authors: NA
authors: Yonan
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Moussalli
mesh_terms: D002309:Cardiology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007387:Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013525:Surgical Instruments