A simple technique of introducing intracoronary shunts for off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.

Yokoyama, Hitoshi; Takase, Shinya; Misawa, Yukitoki; Takahashi, Koki; Sato, Yoichi; Satokawa, Hirono · Ann Thorac Surg · 2004

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Abstract

We describe a simple technique of introducing intracoronary shunts for off-pump coronary artery bypass. This technique, with an aid of micro-bulldog clamp, provides both a test clamp with ischemic preconditioning effect, and a quick and easy introduction of intracoronary shunt, giving a clear visualization of coronary anastomosis site and distal coronary artery perfusion. We recommend this technique as another effective modality in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.

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