Avulsion of the left internal mammary artery after minimally invasive coronary bypass.
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting is a relatively new procedure. An unusual complication occurred in a patient after a period of heavy lifting, namely, avulsion of the left internal mammary artery graft. He presented with a clinical picture of myocardial infarction and shock. Diagnostic work-up and surgical management are described.
McMahon
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo 14203, USA.
Bergsland
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Arani
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Salerno
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D006801:Humans; D007387:Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis / Q000379:methods*; D017770:Lifting / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008323:Mammary Arteries / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery