Combined myocardial and mesenteric surgical revascularization

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Sep;80(3):1096-8. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.03.035.

Abstract

Chronic mesenteric ischemia is a rare disorder that is frequently associated with coronary artery disease. Myocardial ischemia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality after revascularization of the splanchnic arteries. The optimal treatment of concomitant chronic mesenteric ischemia and myocardial ischemia is unknown. We report a case of this condition in a 57-year-old man who required revascularization of both the left anterior descending coronary and superior mesenteric arteries with venous grafts anastomosed to the ascending aorta. The patient remains asymptomatic after a 3-year follow-up. This good result argues for one-stage combined myocardial and mesenteric revascularization in selected symptomatic patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / complications
  • Ischemia / diagnosis
  • Ischemia / surgery*
  • Male
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior / surgery
  • Mesentery / blood supply*
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Ischemia / complications
  • Myocardial Ischemia / diagnosis
  • Myocardial Ischemia / surgery
  • Myocardial Revascularization / methods