Histologic appearance of transmyocardial laser channels after 4 1/2 weeks. Ann Thorac Surg 1996 May;61(5):1532-4; discussion 1534-5
Date
05/01/1996Pubmed ID
8633979DOI
10.1016/0003-4975(96)00090-2Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0029920544 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 153 CitationsAbstract
Preliminary results of clinical studies suggest that transmyocardial laser revascularization is an effective treatment for patients with chronic angina that cannot be treated by other means. The mechanism of this effect remains controversial. We present autopsy results from a patient obtained 4 1/2 weeks after operation that show that the channels do not maintain patency. Further work is needed to determine the frequency of channel patency and its relation to clinical benefit.
Author List
Burkhoff D, Fisher PE, Apfelbaum M, Kohmoto T, DeRosa CM, Smith CRAuthor
Takushi Kohmoto MD, PhD Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedAngina Pectoris
Chronic Disease
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Laser Therapy
Male
Myocardial Revascularization
Myocardium
Treatment Failure
Vascular Patency