Adding a Y Graft to a Vessel Diagram

You can add a beginning anastomosis on an existing graft to create a Y graft.

Note:

You cannot move the proximal anastomosis point off the graft.

Steps

1. Click Graft on the vessel diagram toolbar.
   
2. Click the starting anastomosis for the graft on an existing graft.
   Red point indicates the first point of the Y graft.
3. Optional: Click the white space multiple times to define the path of the graft.
   Each click displays a red point.
4. Click the ending anastomosis site on the destination vessel segment.
5. Click the ending anastomosis again to complete the graft.
6. Do any of the following:

If you want to do this ...	Complete these steps ...
Change the graft type.	In the Segment tab of the properties panel, select a Graft Type from the drop-down list. Graft Color Designations are specific to the type of grafts.
View or update graft information.	In the Segment tab of the properties panel, review or update the graft properties.
Cancel the Graft tool.	Click the Graft tool or press the ESC key.

Results

Synapse displays the Y graft on the vessel diagram.

If you make anatomy changes to a vessel diagram that is part of a patient study, including the repositioning of segments and the addition and deletion of vessels, grafts, and collaterals, Synapse applies these changes in the base diagram for any new studies for that patient.