title: "LIMA fissure" for a tension-free IMA graft in emphysema.
abstract: Tension on the mammary artery pedicle is a major concern during coronary artery bypass in asthmatic patients with emphysematous lungs. We are sharing here a simple and effective solution to this problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, South Cleveland Hospital, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Natarajan
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Morritt
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000601:surgery*; D017792:Surgical Stapling