Internal thoracic artery holder for coronary artery bypass grafting.
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Abstract
An arterial graft holder was designed to facilitate coronary artery bypass grafting using arterial conduits. It is possible to open the heel of the arterial conduit and stitch the most difficult angle of the anastomosis under optimal visualization. This internal thoracic artery holder is atraumatic and protects the arterial conduit wall from crush injuries caused by vascular forceps. Anastomosis without the endothelial injury may provide long-term patency of the coronary artery bypass graft.
Medical subject headings
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Thoracic Arteries