Avulsion of the left internal mammary artery after minimally invasive coronary bypass

J McMahon; J Bergsland; D T Arani; T A Salerno

doi:10.1016/s0003-4975(96)01265-9

Avulsion of the left internal mammary artery after minimally invasive coronary bypass

Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Mar;63(3):843-4; discussion 844-5. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(96)01265-9.

Authors

J McMahon¹, J Bergsland, D T Arani, T A Salerno

Affiliation

¹ Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo 14203, USA.

PMID: 9066417
DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(96)01265-9

Abstract

Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting is a relatively new procedure. An unusual complication occurred in a patient after a period of heavy lifting, namely, avulsion of the left internal mammary artery graft. He presented with a clinical picture of myocardial infarction and shock. Diagnostic work-up and surgical management are described.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Humans
Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis / methods*
Lifting / adverse effects
Male
Mammary Arteries / injuries*
Middle Aged
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures*
Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
Myocardial Infarction / etiology*
Myocardial Infarction / surgery
Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
Postoperative Complications / etiology*
Postoperative Complications / surgery