The technical aspects of radial artery harvesting.
We describe our technique for harvesting the radial artery for coronary revascularization. Anatomy and preoperative preparation are also presented, as well as the history of the radial artery as a bypass conduit, the advantages, and some contraindications. We have found that, with proper harvesting, the radial artery is an effective means of coronary artery revascularization.
Conklin
L D
LD
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
Ferguson
E R
ER
Reardon
M J
MJ
D006801:Humans; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000379:methods*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures