| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945710 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
There is an acute reduction of sternal perfusion during the early postoperative period, even if collaterals are preserved by skeletonized MA harvesting. Diffusion plays an important role in sternal nourishment, particularly of the xiphoid, and even more so after MA harvesting.
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Authors
Alexander A. MD, PhD, Francis MD, PhD, Thomas N. PhD, Alex BS, Mark K. MD, James E. MD,