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Figure legends
Fig 1A. Contrast-enhanced computed
tomography shows patent anastomoses of LITA to LAD (white arrow) and SVG
to Lcx (black arrow).
Fig 1B. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography shows calcification of the
ascending aorta.
LITA, left internal thoracic artery; Lcx, left circumflex artery
Fig 2. Contrast-enhanced computed
tomography scan shows the ITA graft near the ascending aorta (white
arrow).
ITA, internal thoracic artery
Fig 3. Re-operative aortic valve replacement is performed via upper
partial re-sternotomy with an inverted T-shaped incision. Grafts are
secured without damage (white arrow).