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USE OF BILATERAL MAMMERY FOR CABG in ACHONDROPLAST

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals • 2015
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Authors Mohamed Abdulwahab Alassal1⇑
Keywords achondroplasia, coronary artery bypass ,mammary arteries
Journal Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
Publisher sage group
Volume January 2015 vol. 23 no. 1 70-71
Issue doi: 10.1177/0218492313499765
Pages 70-71
publication.type International
Paper Link Open Link
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Abstract
Coronary bypass grafting for ischemic heart disease in achondroplastic dwarfs is very rare. Shortage of veins and inadequate vein quality may cause difficulties during surgery. Only 2 cases of coronary bypass surgery in an achondroplastic dwarf, in which the left internal mammary artery and vein grafts were used, have been reported. We describe the case of a 55-year-old male achondroplastic dwarf who had triple-vessel coronary disease and underwent successful coronary bypass surgery using one saphenous vein graft and bilateral internal mammary artery grafts. The anatomic and surgical challenges in achondroplasia are highlighted.