title: Left thoracotomy for reoperative coronary bypass.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Lancaster General Hospital, PA 17603.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Burlingame
authors.forename: L I
authors.initials: LI
authors.lastname: Bonchek
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Vazales
mesh_terms: 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*