[Coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypass: report of 6 cases].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the approach for coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypass and assess the feasibility and safety of this procedure.


METHODS
The clinical data of 6 patients receiving coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypass were reviewed.


RESULTS
No death occurred in these patients during the operation and the follow-up visit for 3 to 12 months found no incidence of angina pectoris, and the life quality of the patient was obviously improved.


CONCLUSIONS
Coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypass is applicable in patients with multiple coronary artery disease, especially those at high risk for cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
Cai
Kai-Can
KC
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
Wang
Wu-Jun
WJ
Wu
Hua
H
D000368:Aged; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome