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Following a bypass operation, what happens to the bypassed artery and associated nerves?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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The nerves will: remain intact if not severed or disconnected from their own blood supply. The artery will wither undergo atresia or remain functional and become part of the collateral circulation. Hope this helps.

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Answered 5/18/2016

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