Internal mammary artery grafting in a neonate for coronary hypoperfusion after arterial switch.

Abstract

Coronary hypoperfusion may occur after the arterial switch operation, especially when coronary anatomy is complicated. We report successful use of the left internal mammary artery graft for a neonate with coronary hypoperfusion after the arterial switch operation for transposition of great arteries with intramural left coronary artery. Internal mammary arteriography showed a patent graft 19 months after operation.

• Authors: H Yaku, G R Nunn, G F Sholler
• Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery (Ann Thorac Surg) Vol. 64 Issue 2 Pg. 543-4 (Aug 1997) ISSN: 0003-4975 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 9262613 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Coronary Circulation
• Coronary Vessel Anomalies (complications, surgery)
• Coronary Vessels (injuries, surgery)
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Intraoperative Complications (surgery)
• Mammary Arteries (transplantation)
• Transposition of Great Vessels (complications, physiopathology, surgery)