European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Vol 12, 516-518, Copyright © 1997 by European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery
Complete myocardial revascularization with left heart bypass without oxygenator on the beating heart
O Isik, G Ipek, B Daglar, H Akbas and C Yakut
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kosuyolu Heart and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. oisik@ibm.net
BACKGROUND: Whereas the complete myocardial revascularization is necessary
in high risk group patients, the CABG procedure on the beating heart on
circumflex artery still presents a dilemma. METHODS: Between January 1994
and September 1996, we performed complete myocardial revascularization with
left heart bypass in 62 patients (54 male, 8 female, mean age: 57) who had
absolute or relative contraindications for CPB. RESULTS: The hospital
mortality was 3.2%, late mortality was 1.6%. Peroperative MI was seen in 2
patients (3.2%). The mean number of distal anastomosis was 3.6 (ranged
2-6). CONCLUSION: Complete myocardial revascularization on the beating
heart can be performed by using left heart bypass (LHBP) without using an
oxygenerator safely in high risk patients.