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Hiroyuki Kamiya1, Teruaki Ushijima, Chikako Ikeda
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Maizuru Mutual Hospital, Maizuru, Japan. hkamiya88@yahho.co.jp
Abstract:
We report here our initial experience in angiography of gastroepiploic artery (GEA) grafts via a brachial approach using the Yumiko catheter regarding technical aspect. Good-quality GEA angiography was obtained in 12 (86%) of 14 patients using our technique. GEA graft angiography can be performed using the Yumiko catheter via a brachial approach. This technique may be less stressful for patients receiving coronary catheterization, including GEA graft angiography.
