Stenting the distal anastomotic site of the left internal mammary artery graft: a case report

Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1994 Jun;32(2):157-61. doi: 10.1002/ccd.1810320211.

Abstract

The major problem associated with the long-term patency of the internal mammary artery graft is the early occurrence of stenosis usually at its distal anastomotic site; its management by balloon angioplasty has been associated with a high success rate. We report the case of an unsuccessful balloon angioplasty of an anastomotic stenosis of a left internal mammary artery graft that was successfully managed by stenting with one-half of a Palmaz-Schatz stent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angina, Unstable / complications
  • Angina, Unstable / etiology
  • Angina, Unstable / surgery
  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Revascularization*
  • Stents*