Vasoreactivity and histology of the radial artery: comparison of open versus endoscopic approaches
Author(s) -
Benjamin Medalion,
Ana Tobar,
Zohar Yosibash,
Alon Stamler,
Erez Sharoni,
Eitan Snir,
Eyal Porat,
Edith Hochhauser
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2008.06.015
Subject(s) - radial artery , masson's trichrome stain , h&e stain , artery , trichrome , van gieson's stain , anatomy , sodium nitroprusside , medicine , pathology , staining , nitric oxide
Radial artery harvesting using the less invasive endoscopic technique involves dissection in a narrow tunnel and may cause an injury or induce vasospasm to the conduit. To assess this hypothesis, radial artery segments harvested endoscopically or conventionally were studied for reactivity and integrity.
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