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MMCTS (January 9, 2006). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2004.000752
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Radial artery grafting

Mario Gaudino*, Francesco Prati and Gianfederico Possati

Department of Cardiac Surgery, Catholic University, Largo A. Gemelli 1, 00168 Rome, Italy

* Corresponding author: * Tel.: +39-06-3015 4639; fax: +39-06-3055 535. E-mail: mgaudino{at}tiscali

After its recent reintroduction in coronary surgery the radial artery is gaining wide acceptance as complementary arterial conduits for surgical myocardial revascularization. The main technical aspects of radial artery harvesting, the biological and vasoactive characteristics of radial artery grafts as well as the mid- to long-term angiographic results and the role of the antispatic therapy are reviewed.

Key Words: Coronary disease • Radial artery • Surgery

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