The surgical anatomy of the vascularized lateral thoracic artery lymph node flap—A cadaver study
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.24783
Abstract: One promising surgical treatment of lymphedema is the VLNT. Lymph nodes can be harvested from different locations; inguinal, axillary, and supraclavicular ones are used most often. The aim of our study was to assess the… read more here.
Keywords: lymph; lateral thoracic; thoracic artery; anatomy ... See more keywords
Bilateral Versus Single Internal Thoracic Artery Grafts
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DOI: 10.1007/s11886-018-0947-1
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewSeveral advances have been made in recent years to improve outcome for patients with coronary artery disease. One of the most debated topics regarding surgical treatment with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is… read more here.
Keywords: artery; thoracic artery; versus single; internal thoracic ... See more keywords
Effect of bilateral internal thoracic artery harvesting on deep sternal wound infection in diabetic patients: Review of literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102382
Abstract: Instead of its documented superiority of patency and long-term outcomes, the bilateral internal thoracic artery grafts are underused in the general population, and its use is controversial and debatable in diabetic patients due to long… read more here.
Keywords: internal thoracic; thoracic artery; sternal wound;
Internal Thoracic Artery to Middle Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery: Cadaveric Feasibsility Study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.01.040
Abstract: BACKGROUND A few options of extracranial donor vessels exist for use in intracranial vascular bypass procedures. To our knowledge, the use of an internal thoracic artery for cerebral revascularization has not been studied previously. Hence,… read more here.
Keywords: artery; cerebral artery; middle cerebral; thoracic artery ... See more keywords
Surgery: Single vs bilateral artery grafts
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DOI: 10.1038/nrcardio.2016.193
Abstract: In patients undergoing CABG surgery, no differences in cardiovascular event rate or mortality were observed between those receiving single internal thoracic artery grafts and those receiving bilateral internal thoracic artery grafts after 5 years of… read more here.
Keywords: artery; graft; graft group; thoracic artery ... See more keywords
Bilateral internal thoracic artery versus single internal thoracic artery: a meta-analysis of propensity score-matched observational studies.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivz037
Abstract: The lack of benefit in terms of mid-term survival and the increase in the risk of sternal wound complications published in a recent randomized controlled trial have raised concerns about the use of bilateral internal… read more here.
Keywords: artery; term; analysis; thoracic artery ... See more keywords
Chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma fed by right internal thoracic artery
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008634
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of the study was to evaluate the value of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) via right internal thoracic artery (RITA) for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). From January 2000 to June 2016, a… read more here.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; tace; thoracic artery; internal thoracic ... See more keywords
Keeping your options open with lateral chest wall perforator flaps
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.18247
Abstract: A 71 years-old female presented with a large right upper outer breast mass. Physical examination and imaging revealed a 50 40 mm solid/cystic mass. A core biopsy revealed an encapsulated papillary carcinoma. The decision was… read more here.
Keywords: intercostal perforators; flap; perforator; thoracic artery ... See more keywords
Does Moderate Coronary Stenosis Affect the Fate of the Left Internal Thoracic Artery Graft?
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DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2018-0001
Abstract: Introduction In this study we try to observe the fate of the left internal thoracic artery grafts that were bypassed to left anterior descending artery with moderate stenosis identified with fractional flow reserve (FFR) technique.… read more here.
Keywords: artery; left internal; graft; thoracic artery ... See more keywords
The Dominant Anterior Thoracic Artery of the Spinal Cord
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DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7737
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Dominant radiculomedullary arteries such as the artery of lumbar enlargement and the artery of cervical enlargement are well-documented. However, variability exists as to the size, number, and location of other radiculomedullary arteries… read more here.
Keywords: artery; anterior thoracic; dominant anterior; thoracic artery ... See more keywords