Technique for management of an axilloaxillary by-pass graft complicating a median sternotomy
Jones, D.R.; Vasilakis, A.; Wearden, P.D.; Nelson, M.G.; Morales, J.M.; Graeber, G.M.; Murray, G.F.
Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 35(3): 235-237
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9509 PMID: 8040172 Document Number: 428299
A technique is presented for intraoperative management of an axilloaxillary by-pass graft when performing a median sternotomy for myocardial revascularization. This method allows continual perfusion of both upper extremities during the operation thereby preventing the potential complications of upper extremity or cerebral ischemia.