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DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-32413
Modified Pericardial Closure to Protect Internal Mammary Artery Grafts in Coronary Artery Bypass
Publication History
Publication Date:
21 June 2002 (online)

Abstract
Redo operations after coronary artery bypass surgery have been on the rise, and myocardial and graft injury during resternotomy a catastrophe. Closure of pericardium after a traditional midline incision may lead to graft distortion. In this report, we will describe a technique of pericardial closure and thymus coverage to protect bilateral internal mammary artery grafts from damage.
Key words
Pericardial closure - Coronary artery bypass - Internal mammary artery
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Dr. Jiun-Yi Li
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