Radial artery as a conduit for coronary artery bypass graft.

摘要

Since its resurgence in the 1990s, some 30 years after its abandonment as an alternative conduit, the radial artery has rapidly gained popularity. This article describes the application of this conduit in coronary grafting and details the controversies surrounding its use. A historical account as well as technical aspects such as operative technique are also discussed.