Successful aneurysm resection and coronary artery revascularization following saphenous vein graft aneurysm rupture.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Saphenous vein graft aneurysms after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have been rarely reported. Their incidence and natural history are poorly defined. Herein, we present a patient who presented acutely with contained rupture of a large saphenous vein graft aneurysm 12 years after CABG, which was successfully managed with open aneurysm resection and regrafting.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Jawitz, OK; Keenan, JE; Perna, J; Milano, CA

Published Date

  • March 1, 2019

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 55 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 585 - 586

PubMed ID

  • 30060015

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC6821360

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1873-734X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1093/ejcts/ezy270

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • Germany