Excimer laser angioplasty during aortocoronary bypass grafting

Ann Thorac Surg. 1991 Apr;51(4):670-2. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(91)90339-r.

Abstract

Laser coronary angioplasty using the 308-nm Excimer laser was successfully performed intraoperatively during coronary artery bypass grafting. It achieved a reduction of the left anterior descending artery stenosis from 99% to 25% as seen on angioscopy, without evidence of vascular perforation or intimal disruption. The Excimer laser offers the opportunity for intraoperative endovascular remodeling and recanalization and has a potential role as an adjunct to existing standard coronary artery bypass grafting protocol.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Laser / methods*
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods*
  • Coronary Disease / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged