Transaortic saphenous patch angioplasty for left main coronary artery stenosis. An alternative to coronary artery bypass.
We present two cases of isolated proximal left main coronary artery stenosis treated by direct transaortic angioplasty. In selected patients this technique offers a valuable alternative to CAB graft with the advantage of restoring unobstructed antegrade flow.
D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*; D013536:Suture Techniques