Abstract
In this study, the development of intraoperative angioscopy, the value of the information obtained, and the problems encountered with the procedure are reported. Eight angioscopes, 1.5 to 2.8 mm in diameter, with a line resolution of greater than 0.4 mm at 5 mm, were used. One-hundred ten angioscopic investigations were performed in 46 patients; 24 at peripheral bypass surgery and 22 at coronary artery bypass surgery. These included 68 arteries, 28 new anastomoses, six old grafts, five laser angioplasties, and three in situ vein grafts. The most important finding was that angioscopic data provide information not available from probes or angiography. Angioscopic findings were responsible for a change in surgical procedures in 12 patients (26%) including three anastomotic revisions, three alterations in graft site placement, and two repeat thrombectomies. The most significant technical problems were lack of steerability and insufficient irrigation, which resulted in poor angiographic images. Further technical development is necessary before routine intraoperative angioscopy is practical. Nevertheless, if these problems are resolved, angioscopy will provide unique, high-resolution information which can directly alter surgical therapy.
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