Free arterial graft as internal mammary artery-Y complex

Ann Thorac Surg. 1990 Apr;49(4):656-8. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(90)90318-z.

Abstract

Because of excellent surgical results obtained with in situ internal mammary artery grafts, recent efforts have been made to extend the use of arterial conduits. In this study 2 cases of coronary revascularization using free internal mammary artery and gastroepiploic artery grafts as an internal mammary artery-Y complex are described. We believe that complete revascularization with only arterial conduit can be achieved more widely by using this technique.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arteries / transplantation
  • Coronary Disease / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Revascularization / methods
  • Stomach / blood supply*