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

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Hitoshi YokoyamaHirono Satokawa

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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Nov 12, 2010·General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery·Shinya TakaseTakashi Igarashi
Jul 9, 2010·Fukushima Journal of Medical Science·Hiroki WakamatsuHitoshi Yokoyama

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