The use of the gastroepiploic artery for coronary artery bypass graft: another alternative

The right gastroepiploic artery was successfully used for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) in two patients whose saphenous veins were unavailable for grafting. One internal mammary artery was used in each patient. Because the gastroepiploic is an arterial pedicle, it is expected to have a good lo...

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Published in:Texas Heart Institute journal 1987-09, Vol.14 (3), p.289-292
Main Author: ATTUM, A. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Coronary heart disease
Heart
Medical sciences
Surgical Technique
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Summary:The right gastroepiploic artery was successfully used for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) in two patients whose saphenous veins were unavailable for grafting. One internal mammary artery was used in each patient. Because the gastroepiploic is an arterial pedicle, it is expected to have a good long-term patency rate and should be considered as an alternative conduit.
ISSN:0730-2347
1526-6702