Sequential, free and Y internal thoracic artery grafts

• Published in: European heart journal Vol. 10 Suppl H; p. 71
• Main Authors: Tector, A J, Schmahl, T M, Crouch, J D, Canino, V R, Heckel, R C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.12.1989
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anastomosis, Surgical - methods; Coronary Artery Bypass; Coronary Disease - mortality; Coronary Disease - surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myocardial Revascularization - methods; Survival Rate; Thoracic Arteries - transplantation; Vascular Patency

The internal thoracic artery (ITA) has excellent durability and its ability to survive for 10 years or more far exceeds the saphenous vein graft (SVG). In an attempt to improve long-term survival from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), three or more (up to six) ITA coronary anastomoses have bee...