The subscapular artery: an alternative conduit for coronary bypass.
The search for an alternative conduit for coronary bypass has prompted our use of the subscapular artery for coronary bypass via a left thoracotomy in three patients. Historically, this artery in conjunction with muscle flaps has been used successfully as a free graft. Its size and length have proved feasible for coronary bypass to the circumflex coronary artery system. All three patients have had excellent clinical results lasting from 6 to 21 months.
Mills
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Department of Surgery, Cardiology Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70072.
Dupin
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CL
Everson
C T
CT
Leger
C L
CL
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000601:surgery; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013908:Thoracotomy