title: Clinical application of coronary laser angioplasty during coronary bypass surgery.
abstract: 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.
authors: M Z
authors: MZ
authors: Chen
authors: F R
authors: FR
authors: Chen
authors: J X
authors: JX
authors: Guo
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Mao
authors: G H
authors: GH
authors: Zhou
authors: W D
authors: WD
authors: Yan
authors: D Y
authors: DY
authors: Xie
mesh_terms: 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