title: Off pump coronary bypass grafting of the circumflex artery.
abstract: The circumflex artery is the most challenging vessel to be grafted off pump, since it requires lifting and rotating of the heart. A method of exposure and stabilisation of the circumflex during construction of the anastomosis is described. The technique, which is routinely used in our institution, is effective, simple and safe.
authors.affiliation: Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol Royal Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Pitsis
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Angelini
mesh_terms: D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000601:surgery; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D013536:Suture Techniques