Free splenic artery used in aortocoronary bypass.
Many alternative bypass conduits for coronary revascularization have been used since the introduction of the saphenous vein. The internal mammary artery has demonstrated superior long-term patency rates compared with vein grafts. Other arterial grafts previously investigated include the right gastroepiploic artery, inferior epigastric artery, radial artery, and splenic artery. This case reports bypass using a free splenic artery and a pedicled right gastroepiploic artery, each with successful postoperative patency.
Mueller
D K
DK
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois.
Blakeman
B P
BP
Pickleman
J
J
D000368:Aged; D002102:Cadaver; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000637:transplantation*; D014680:Veins / Q000637:transplantation