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Localization of coronary bypass targets in hard-to-see coronary arteries.
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery . 10/12/2023, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-7. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Precise identification of coronary arteries and selection of anastomotic sites are critical stages of coronary bypass surgery. Visualization of coronary arteries is occasionally challenging when the heart is covered with a thick layer of fat or scar tissue. In this paper, we review the methods to localize the coronary arteries during coronary surgery. Methods: Prior publications were searched to summarize all available methods for localization of coronary arteries during coronary surgery. Results: Five clinically recognized and three experimental techniques from the literature review are reviewed and summarized. Conclusions: Knowledge of various techniques of coronary artery identification in hard-to-see coronary arteries is an important asset in coronary surgery and especially useful during the most critical option of the most common heart surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17498090
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172941533
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02399-8