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The Use of Gastroepiploic Artery for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Banyatpiyaphod S 
,
Visudharom K ,
lotisakulratana M ,
Pitiguagool V ,
Pamomsing MP ,
Cumpeeravut P
,
Visudharom K ,
lotisakulratana M ,
Pitiguagool V ,
Pamomsing MP ,
Cumpeeravut P The use of arterial conduits in surgical treatment of coronary heart disease has been widely
used. As we all know that saphenous vein graft occluded more than 50 per cent after lO years. Most
arterial conduits come from internal mammary artery, radial artery than been used for decades.
Another arterial conduit, the right gastroepiploic artery (GEA), is now more popular among
cardiac surgeons. This artery can be used along with other arterial conduit for "all arterial coronary
bypass surgery" with better long-term patency
We reviewed the recent reports on GEA and to add on our experience on this subject.
Key word : Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Gastroepiploic Artery, Off-Pump
used. As we all know that saphenous vein graft occluded more than 50 per cent after lO years. Most
arterial conduits come from internal mammary artery, radial artery than been used for decades.
Another arterial conduit, the right gastroepiploic artery (GEA), is now more popular among
cardiac surgeons. This artery can be used along with other arterial conduit for "all arterial coronary
bypass surgery" with better long-term patency
We reviewed the recent reports on GEA and to add on our experience on this subject.
Key word : Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Gastroepiploic Artery, Off-Pump
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