The Subscapular Artery: An Alternative Conduit for Coronary Bypass
- 1 January 1993
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Journal of Cardiac Surgery
- Vol. 8 (1) , 66-71
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8191.1993.tb00576.x
Abstract
The search for an alternative conduit for coronary bypass has prompted our use of the subscapular artery for coronary bypass via a left thoracotomy in three patients. Historically, this artery in conjunction with muscle flaps has been used successfully as a free graft. Its size and length have proved feasible for coronary bypass to the circumflex coronary artery system. All three patients have had excellent clinical results lasting from 6 to 21 months.Keywords
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