title: The "omega-anastomosis": a new revascularization technique for coronary bifurcations.
abstract: We report the "omega-anastomosis," a new technique permitting the revascularization of both coronary branches beyond a bifurcation by using a single arterial graft. This technique consists of a longitudinal incision in the main coronary artery, which extends to both coronary branches beyond the bifurcation. The arterial conduit's distal extremity is cut vertically and tailored to produce a "bipetal" shape, which is used to enlarge and create an acceptable roof for both coronary branches beyond the bifurcation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy. mbonacchi@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bonacchi
authors.forename: Edvin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Prifti
authors.forename: Gabriele
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Giunti
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000379:methods*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods