Steal phenomenon caused by a parallel branch of the internal mammary artery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report on a patient with postoperative mammary artery steal resulting from a parallel branch of the vessel as well as from a patent first left intercostal artery, both of which had not been divided. The patient was cured of angina pectoris after embolization of both vessels.
Medical subject headings
- Angina Pectoris
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Mammary Arteries
- Thoracic Arteries