Innovations : technology and techniques in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
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Innovations (Phila) · Jan 2016
Comparative StudyLong-term Effects of Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Versus Conventional Coronary Bypass Grafting on Renal Function.
This study aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of conventional on-pump coronary bypass grafting (cCABG) compared with off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) on renal function. ⋯ Acute kidney injury is a risk factor for long-term renal dysfunction after either bypass method and was not greater after cCABG compared with OPCAB. Patients undergoing OPCAB did not experience greater decrease in long-term kidney function despite having worse baseline kidney function.