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Branched internal mammary conduit permits non-sequenced total arterial revascularization.

Authors :
Baldwin AC
Tolis G Jr
Source :
Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals [Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann] 2021 Jul; Vol. 29 (6), pp. 552-554. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Nov 20.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Recent trends in cardiac surgery have encouraged total arterial coronary revascularization, citing advantages in long-term patency and overall mortality. Often relying on sequenced, composite, and free-graft strategies, total arterial coronary revascularization is limited by conduit availability and surgical complexity. We present the use of bilateral internal mammary artery grafts to achieve nonsequential 3-vessel total arterial coronary revascularization using the preserved distal bifurcation of the right internal mammary artery. Utilization of distal internal mammary artery branches should be considered a viable strategy in select patients and can broaden the opportunities for total arterial coronary revascularization in patients with multivessel coronary disease.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1816-5370
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33215934
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0218492320975952