Severe diffuse atherosclerotic lesions of right gastroepiploic artery graft

Ann Thorac Surg. 1999 Dec;68(6):2328-9. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)01167-4.

Abstract

The incidence of arteriosclerosis of the right gastroepiploic artery (RGEA) has not been widely known. We experienced one patient in whom the RGEA had severe diffuse atherosclerotic lesions and luminal narrowing, and was therefore determined to be unsuitable as a coronary bypass conduit at operation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arteries / pathology
  • Arteriosclerosis / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Revascularization*
  • Omentum / blood supply
  • Stomach / blood supply