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Ann Thorac Surg 1996;61:913
© 1996 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Invited Commentary

Invited Commentary

James M. Cunningham, MD

Columbus Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates 2522 Warm Springs Rd Columbus, GA 31904

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See also page 909.

Currently, one or more arterial conduits are used routinely in primary or secondary myocardial revascularization procedures. If the internal thoracic artery (ITA) is available, most cardiac surgeons dissect the vessel as a variable-width pedicle containing an assortment of venae comitantes, lymphatics, adipose tissue, muscle, and fascia. Topical or intraluminal papaverine solution is frequently used to minimize spasm and enhance ITA diameter and flow. . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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