[Efforts to achieve anastomosis forms in coronary artery bypass grafting; cuff-like and skirt-like anastomoses]

Kyobu Geka. 2012 Nov;65(12):1027-30.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

As the type of anastomotic site is considered to be one of the decisive factors for graft-patency in coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG),our aim is to achieve anastomosis forms that potentially promote long-term graft-patency rates. When an arterial graft is used, side-to-side anastomosis is performed, with its incision length being longer than that of the coronary artery, to achieve a cuff-like anastomosis form. When a vein graft is used, on the other hand, it is incised shorter than the coronary artery to achieve a skirt-like anastomosis form instead of a purse-like one. It is thus expected that reliable anastomosis forms can be observed in postoperative angiography.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods*
  • Humans
  • Vascular Patency