2d operations in coronary artery surgery
Warnke, H.; Bohm, J.; Luther, B.; Dübel, H.P.
Zentralblatt für Chirurgie 111(1): 36-41
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-409X PMID: 3485333 Document Number: 282870
In coronary heart surgery, reoperations are performed on about seven per cent of all cases, primarily for progressive coronary artery sclerosis and sclerosis in autologous bypass veins. The problems relating to progressive coronary artery sclerosis and bypass sclerosis are expounded in this paper by the example of 14 patients, with reference being made to indications for recurrent surgical intervention for vascular reconstruction. Particular emphasis is laid on the surgical approach. With the given risk tolerable, coronary reoperation, today, is a genuine alternative in the treatment of recurrent angina pectoris, following bypass surgery. It is likely to enhance the patient's life expectancy and quality of life.