Author/Authors :
Alessandro Parolari، نويسنده , , Patrizia Rubini، نويسنده , , Francesco Alamanni، نويسنده , , Aldo Cannata، نويسنده , , Wang Xin، نويسنده , , Tiziano Gherli، نويسنده , , GianLuca Polvani، نويسنده , , Thomas Toscano، نويسنده , , Marco Zanobini، نويسنده , , Paolo Biglioli، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Previous long-term studies have shown unsatisfactory patency of saphenous vein grafts, compared with internal mammary artery grafts. Recently, the use of the radial artery as a coronary artery bypass graft has enjoyed a revival, on the basis of the belief that it will help improving long-term results of coronary operations. The recent report of encouraging 5-year patency rates, supports its continued use as a bypass graft. In this paper, we review the current knowledge about the radial artery as a bypass graft, with special emphasis on the clinical results.
