The descending branch of lateral femoral circumflex artery in arterial CABG: early and midterm results.

Background: Different arterial conduits have been used for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), avoiding remote cardiac events associated with graft failure and improving the quality and expectancy of life in patients with coronary artery disease. The goal of this study was to evaluate the early and midterm results of total arterial CABG with the descending branch of the lateral femoral circumflex artery (DLFCA).

Methods: Between February 1997 and December 2001, 147 patients underwent arterial CABG using the DLFCA at our department.