| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882159 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
For sternal-intercostal, perforating-intercostal, and sternal-perforating branches to function as collaterals after ITA harvesting, the common trunk of origin must remain intact. Based on morphologic data, we recommend ligating the common trunk as close as possible to the ITA; in this way, collateral blood flow to the sternum remains intact.
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Authors
Denis MD, Gregor MD, Marko I. MD, Michele MD,