Evolving techniques for endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
The role of radial artery as an arterial conduit for myocardial revascularisation is well established. Minimally invasive approaches for the harvesting of conduits are desirable for clinical and cosmetic reasons. We report our experience with two techniques of endoscopic radial artery harvesting. The techniques are illustrated and their relative advantages discussed.
Casula
Roberto P
RP
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Mary's London Hospital, Praed Str., Paddington, W2 1NY, UK.
Kumar
Pankaj
P
Ashrafian
Hutan
H
Athanasiou
Thanos
T
D017546:Angioscopy / Q000379:methods; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000637:transplantation*; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000379:methods*