'Shunt shuffle'-a simple technique of introducing intracoronary shunts for off-pump coronary artery bypass.
Intracoronary shunting is a useful method for maintaining distal perfusion as well as providing a bloodless field during off-pump coronary revascularization. Intracoronary shunts require insertion of both ends through a limited arteriotomy, which sometimes can be troublesome. We describe the 'shunt shuffle' as a simple technique, which allows rapid, atraumatic and easy insertion of intracoronary shunts.
Patel
Nirav C
NC
The Cardiothoracic Centre - Liverpool, Thomas Drive, L14 3PE, UK.
Pullan
D Mark
DM
Fabri
Brian M
BM
D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D003331:Coronary Vessels; D006801:Humans