"LIMA fissure" for a tension-free IMA graft in emphysema.
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.
Rao
P S
PS
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, South Cleveland Hospital, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
Natarajan
K M
KM
Morritt
G
G
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000601:surgery*; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000601:surgery*; D017792:Surgical Stapling