Skeletonization of the radial artery: advantages over the pedicled technique.

Taggart, D P; Mathur, M N; Ahmad, I · Ann Thorac Surg · 2001

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Abstract

The radial artery is usually harvested as a pedicle with surrounding veins, perivascular fat, and areolar tissue. We describe an alternative technique of skeletonization of the radial artery and its potential advantages over the pedicled technique.

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