Short-term results of bilateral internal mammary arterial grafting for patients aged 60–75 years – a retrospective study

Abstract Background Bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafting has a good long-term survival rate and graft patency rate, but it is only recommended in young patients due to its high technical requirements and high incidence of sternal complications. Previous studies indicated that BIMA graft...

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Published in:	Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Main Authors:	Yilong Guo, Xiaoqi Wang, Shuwu He, Yue Shu, Tianguang Wang, Zelun Chen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2019-10-01
Subjects:	Coronary artery disease Bilateral internal mammary artery grafting Coronary artery bypass grafting Sternal wound complication Elderly patients
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-1006-8