Clinical application of coronary laser angioplasty during coronary bypass surgery.
Laser irradiation offers the potential of removing atherosclerotic plaques from blood vessels. We used the Nd:YAG laser to treat coronary atherosclerotic obstruction in patients undergoing coronary bypass. Of the 7 patients treated, all were successfully recanalized without damage to the artery wall (a mild hematoma developed in 1 case), and follow-up examination showed patency 4 months after operation. We conclude that Nd:YAG laser shows promise for the treatment of atherosclerotic obstructions, but more study is needed before wide clinical application is justified.
Chen
M Z
MZ
Chen
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Guo
J X
JX
Mao
M J
MJ
Zhou
G H
GH
Yan
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Xie
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DY
D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000601:surgery; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000601:surgery; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000601:surgery