title: Avulsion of the left internal mammary artery after minimally invasive coronary bypass.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo 14203, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McMahon
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bergsland
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Arani
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Salerno
mesh_terms: 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