[HSF] radial artery-vein patch

[Donald Ross]

Steven,
Why did you abandon the radial-ima anastomosis in favour of the aorta?
I did the opposite, to gain extra reach for the radial and to keep  
clear of the aorta.
Don
On 03/03/2008, at 5:38 AM, Steven Schwartz wrote:

> No. We've used radials extensively over the past 8 years. We  
> started putting the proximal to the LIMA, then moved to putting the  
> proximal directly to the aorta. We use 6-0 prolene for the proximal  
> anastamosis to the aorta and have not seen any problems. The usual  
> issues should be considered in selection of RAs and targets in  
> regards to degree of proximal stenosis.
> Steven Schwartz
>
> On Mar 2, 2008, at 8:20 AM, yadav del wrote:
>
>> I have seen some surgeons using vein or pericardial patch  cuff   
>> for proximal radial artery anastomosis  over aorta.
>>
>>   Is it necessary to do so?
>>
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