Gastropexy simplifies the use of the right gastroepiploic artery for myocardial revascularization

Abstract

Surgical anterior and superior fixation to the diaphragam of a segment of the greater curvature of the stomach simplifies the technical performance of harvesting the right gastroepiploic artery for coronary bypass grafting. Gastropexy avoids objections to the use of this pedicled arterial graft, such as the prolonged dissection time, the limited length of the conduit and the potential damage when abdominal surgery is later required.