Arterial revascularization--advantages and pitfalls

Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003 Oct;51(5):235-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2003-43084.

Abstract

Arterial revascularization is still subject to debate, even though numerous publications have reported presumed advantages of arterial over venous grafts. This brief review summarizes current knowledge on arterial revascularization on a practical basis.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / surgery
  • Epigastric Arteries / surgery*
  • Gastroepiploic Artery / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis / methods
  • Mammary Arteries / surgery*
  • Radial Artery / surgery*
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / methods