A safe and rapid method for the mobilization of the internal mammary pedicle.
A simple method is described for the safe and rapid dissection of the internal mammary pedicle. The essential feature of this technique is the use of Silicone Rubber devices, for the identification and retraction of the internal mammary pedicle during its preparation.
Schachner
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Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Beilinson Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Hauptman
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Deviri
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Levy
M J
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D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007387:Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis / Q000379:methods*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013524:Surgical Flaps
D012826:Silicone Elastomers