title: The technical aspects of radial artery harvesting.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Conklin
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Ferguson
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Reardon
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000379:methods*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures