Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2871461 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Outcomes of BITA Y grafting are similar to those for other BITA configurations. The rate of presentation with arterial graft dysfunction decreases over time. Although competitive flow affects anastomotic patency, there is no threshold at which risk of occlusion substantially increases.
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Authors
Benjamin M. FRACS, Hugh S. FRACS, Rishendran FRACS, Vikrant MBBS, A. Robert MD,