The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2015
The physiologic and histologic properties of the distal internal thoracic artery and its subdivisions.
We compared the flow rates, reactivity, and morphology of the distal internal thoracic artery and its branches, the superior epigastric and musculophrenic arteries, to test their applicability as possible conduits in coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries. ⋯ Our results confirm the previous studies on the higher contractility in internal thoracic artery subdivisions, suggesting caution in the use of the bifurcation for revascularization. However, the extra length, sufficient flow, and favorable histologic properties suggest that the bifurcation may be appropriate for coronary revascularization in selected cases.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2015
Editorial CommentHow many sutures should a sutureless valve need?
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2015
Editorial Biography Historical ArticleAdib Domingos Jatene, 1929-2014.