title: A novel method for performing sequential grafts with the radial artery.
abstract: We describe a novel technique for the construction of radial artery sequential grafts. By using a 2.7-mm aortic hole punch in the radial artery we are able to form a circular arteriotomy. This allows greater flexibility with orientation of the sequential anastomosis and potentially a wider-open anastomosis. It also avoids the problem of picking up the back wall of this often thick-walled muscular artery given the better visibility afforded by the technique.
authors.affiliation: CJOB Cardiothoracic Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. silvanamarasco@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Silvana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Marasco
authors.forename: Donald
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Esmore
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000637:transplantation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous