Survival and Graft Patency After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With Coronary Endarterectomy: Role of Arterial Versus Vein Conduits

Combined CABG/CE is associated with good long-term outcomes. Increased arterial grafting achieved by radial artery utilization confers a survival benefit in this high-risk population. The latter is probably derived from superior radial versus vein graft patency.