Reoperative coronary artery bypass grafting.
In recent years reoperative coronary artery bypass surgery has become increasingly more commonplace. This article reviews the current status of this procedure with regard to patient population, risk factors, and long-term follow-up. Important aspects of the specific technical considerations involved in reoperative surgery are also reviewed and evaluated.
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Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D012086:Reoperation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D015996:Survival Rate