[MIDCAB (minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass) using mini-CABG instruments: a case report]

Kyobu Geka. 1997 Dec;50(13):1098-100.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 61-year-old man with unstable angina due to complete occlusion of the proximal LAD underwent MIDCAB (left internal thoracic artery (ITA)-left anterior descending artery (LAD) anastomosis), because of active hepatitis and unsuccessful PTCA. The left fourth intercostal mini-thoracotomy (9 cm long) was performed. The left ITA was harvested through the thoracotomy. The left ITA to LAD anastomosis under the beating heart was successfully performed using Mini-CABG instruments (USSC). Postoperative recovery was uneventful and postoperative coronary angiography on the 5th postoperative day revealed a widely patent graft. The patient was discharged on the 8th postoperative day. This device was very useful to perform the MIDCAB procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Angina, Unstable / surgery*
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures*
  • Thoracotomy