Expert systematic review on the choice of conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting: endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

Central MessageCoronary artery bypass surgery is the most common operation in cardiac surgery. The conduit selection needs to be individualized according to the anatomic and clinical characteristics of each patient.PerspectiveIndividualization of the grafting strategy to the anatomic and clinical characteristics of each patient, as well as to the operating surgeon's experience and comfort with the different conduits, is key to the success of the operation. Coronary artery bypass surgery is the most common operation in cardiac surgery. The conduit selection needs to be individualized according to the anatomic and clinical characteristics of each patient. Individualization of the grafting strategy to the anatomic and clinical characteristics of each patient, as well as to the operating surgeon's experience and comfort with the different conduits, is key to the success of the operation.