Innominate and subclavian arteries as an inflow of free arterial graft.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
To find a suitable inflow site for free arterial grafts in myocardial revascularization, I used the innominate artery for the radial artery graft in 4 patients and the left subclavian artery for three radial grafts and one free gastroepiploic artery graft. All 8 patients were alive, and all five restudied grafts were all patent. The innominate and subclavian arteries are suitable in terms of better wall matching and avoidable aortic clamping in cases of atherosclerotic ascending aorta.
Medical subject headings
- Brachiocephalic Trunk
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Subclavian Artery