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Thoracic CT scan of the patient two months after OPCAB. The yellow arrow points at a localized anterior wall disruption on ascending aorta, at the site of aortic punching.
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Two months later, the patient underwent thoracic and coronary computed tomography (CT) scan that confirmed severe thickness of the ascending aortic wall (5.6 mm versus 2 mm normal value) and a localized wall disruption at the site of aortic punching (Figure 1).
3D reconstruction of the coronary CT scan, showing a patent LITA to LAD and a composite Y-graft with SV from LITA to obtuse marginal branch.
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All grafts were patent (Figure 2).