Localized pericardial flap to prevent tension on left internal mammary artery grafts.
Tension on a left internal mammary artery graft may be caused by the medial edge of the left lung. A localized pericardial flap may be used to prevent this problem while still allowing adequate pulmonary expansion.
Starr
D S
DS
Northside Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio.
Moore
J P
JP
D006801:Humans; D007387:Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis / Q000379:methods*; D008168:Lung; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011312:Pressure; D013524:Surgical Flaps