Open-access Right coronary bypass grafting with coronary-coronary venous bypass graft

OBJECTIVE: The following report describes the experience of the Cardiovascular Surgery Team of the ABC Medical School with coronary-coronary bypass grafting. METHODS: Four patients undergone off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, with coronary-coronary bypass of the right coronary artery, by using great saphenous vein graft. RESULTS: The follow-up period was 3 to 5 years without any intra- or postoperative recurrence. One patient presented anginal symptoms four years after the surgery and underwent cinecoronariography that revealed patent anastomosis. CONCLUSION: The coronary-coronary bypass is a good option for patients undergone coronary artery bypass grafting

Myocardial revascularization; Saphenous vein; Aortic diseases; Coronary disease


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