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 MMCTS (October 9, 2006). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2005.001701
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Use of radial artery for coronary revascularization

Brian F. Buxton*, Siven Seevanayagam and Rahul Kaiche

Austin Hospital, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

* Corresponding author: * Department of Cardiac Surgery, Austin Hospital, Studley Road, Heidelberg 3084, Australia. Tel.: +61 3 9496 5453; fax: +61 3 9459 6220. E-mail: brian.buxton{at}austin.org.au

Techniques of harvesting, strategies and techniques of implantation are presented. The radial artery, along with the internal thoracic artery, has wide application in coronary artery bypass grafting. The radial artery is implanted as a standard aorto-coronary, Y graft or extension graft. The application is extended by the use of sequential techniques.

Key Words: Coronary artery bypass grafts • Ischemic heart disease • Radial artery

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