Identifying the optimal monopolar electrocautery output power in pedicular internal thoracic artery harvesting: 20 or 40 watts?

Ata E. C., Senturk G. E., Saygi H. I., Ulukan M. O., Ugurlucan M., Erkanli K., ...More

CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL OF AFRICA, vol.33, pp.243-247, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.5830/cvja-2022-005
  • Journal Name: CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL OF AFRICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.243-247
  • Keywords: coronary artery bypass, electrocautery, endothelial injury, internal thoracic artery, MAMMARY ARTERY
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Monopolar electrocautery is an important tool for harvesting the pedicular internal thoracic artery (ITA) in cardiac surgery. The different power outputs of cautery may affect graft integrity and long-term patency. This study aimed to identify the optimal threshold of electrocautery power for ITA harvest.