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Can there be a removal of defective artery in bypass surgery?
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No: The occluded or damaged artery is bypassed, not removed. That is, the bypass conduit is sewed into the artery above the occlusion and below the occlusion, so blood flow is reestablished. Hope this helps - good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not usually: The detour- bypass principle leaves the obstructed coronary in place while using internal thoracic artery from chest wall, and veins to be the conduits. Would be bloody to remove. Some diseased or infected plastic grafts are removed.
Answered 8/4/2013
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