Arterial grafts for coronary artery bypass: Experience with the right gastroepiploic artery and internal mammary artery

Abstract

We have performed in Perth 153 coronary artery bypass operations using the right gastroepiploic artery (RGE), almost always in association with internal mammary artery grafts. Use of the RGE increases operative complexity and morbidity. We limit use of the RGE to situations where no other suitable conduit is available.