Mammario-arterial anastomosis versus aorto-arterial anastomosis as proximal anastomotic sites in coronary artery bypass surgery for patients with multivessel disease

To investigate the benefits and harms of using the left mammary artery compared with the ascending aorta as the anastomotic site for second choice arterial graft in coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with multivessel disease.

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Health topics:

Heart & circulation > Surgery > Coronary artery bypass

Published:

30 April 2015

Authors:

Carranza CL, Møller CH, Lindschou J, Olsen P, Gluud C

Primary Review Group:

Heart Group

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Carranza CL, Møller CH, Lindschou J, Olsen P, Gluud C. Mammario-arterial anastomosis versus aorto-arterial anastomosis as proximal anastomotic sites in coronary artery bypass surgery for patients with multivessel disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD011610. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011610