Journal article
Skeletonized vs Pedicled Internal Mammary Artery Graft Harvesting in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Abstract
Importance: The relative safety and patency of skeletonized vs pedicled internal mammary artery grafts in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery are unknown.
Objective: To investigate the association of skeletonized vs pedicled harvesting with internal mammary artery graft patency and clinical outcomes 1 year after CABG surgery.
Authors
Lamy A; Browne A; Sheth T; Zheng Z; Dagenais F; Noiseux N; Chen X; Bakaeen FG; Brtko M; Stevens L-M
Journal
JAMA Cardiology, Vol. 6, No. 9, pp. 1042–1049
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
September 1, 2021
DOI
10.1001/jamacardio.2021.1686
ISSN
2380-6583