Technical aspects of composite arterial T-grafts: Estimation of required conduit length by a simple formula

Background: When composite arterial T-grafts are used, uncertainty persists as to whether the RIMA will be long enough to reach the RCA. We present a formula for the preoperative estimation of the required conduit length. Methods: The following formula was created to estimate the required conduit le...

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Main Authors: Albert, A., Hassanein, W., Florath, Ines, Voehringer, L., Abugameh, A., Ennker, J.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2008
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/4059