Abstract:Background
Saphenous vein graft aneurysm (SVGA) is a rare complication after coronary artery bypass grafting; however, it may lead to fatal conditions. A redo sternotomy poses a high risk of injury to the patent graft.
Case report
A 59‐year‐old man with chest pain was diagnosed with a giant SVGA (67 mm) anastomosed to the right coronary artery (RCA) and compressing the right atrium. Considering the high risk of injury to a patent graft through the sternum, a surgical procedure was planned without redo sternoto… Show more
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