Table 3.
Details of saphenous vein graft evaluated in early-term CTA (n = 136).
| Ascending aorta (n = 71) | Internal thoracic artery (n = 44) | Left axillary artery (n = 21) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of distal anastomoses with vein graft, mean ± SD | 1.31 ± 0.60 | 1.41 ± 0.54 | 1.62 ± 0.59 | 0.101 |
| Sequential technique, n (%) | 18 (25.4) | 17 (38.6) | 13 (61.9) | 0.007 |
| Early-term saphenous vein graft patency rate, n (%) | 66 (93) | 43 (98) | 21 (100) | 0.271 |
| Distal anastomoses area, n (%) | ||||
| Left anterior descending artery | 3 (4.2) | 2 (4.5) | 1 (4.8) | 0.993 |
| Diagonal branch | 9 (12.7) | 8 (18.2) | 3 (14.3) | 0.719 |
| Circumflex territory | 37 (52.1) | 87 (77.3) | 16 (76.2) | 0.011 |
| Right coronary system | 38 (53.5) | 13 (29.5) | 13 (61.9) | 0.015 |