The mammary-coronary anastomosis. Indications--advantages--problems
Lindenau, K.F.; Warnke, H.; Bohm, J.; Romaniuk, P.
Cor et Vasa 22(5): 305-318
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0010-8650 PMID: 6970652 Document Number: 163069
In 25 (5.3%) of surgically treated coronary patients the mammarocoronary anastomosis was performed. A follow-up angiographic checkings made after 1 to 3.5 years proved its patency in all instances. The minimal lumen of the internal thoracic artery at the anastomosis site should be 1.5 mm. The use of the internal thoracic artery, with the appropriate indication, is limited to the anterior ventricular branches of the left coronary artery. The peculiarities of the operation are described.