Left thoracotomy for reoperative coronary bypass.
The left thoracotomy approach for reoperative circumflex coronary revascularization is described in three cases. This approach is an excellent alternative to repeat sternotomy in select patients.
Burlingame
M W
MW
Lancaster General Hospital, PA 17603.
Bonchek
L I
LI
Vazales
B E
BE
D000368:Aged; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*