Significant improvement in flow through a potential internal mammary graft after partial approximation of the sternum.
A large internal mammary artery provided inadequate flow on testing, but its use was fortunately not abandoned until after partial closure of the sternal retractor. Reassessment following this maneuver identified ample flow.
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006801:Humans; D007387:Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization