Safety of internal thoracic artery use in patients with prior mediastinal radiation undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: a Maryland statewide propensity-matched analysis
In 29,206 Maryland CABG patients receiving internal thoracic artery grafts, prior mediastinal radiation (1%) was not associated with more operative death or deep sternal wound infection after propensity matching.
Zhou AL, Chinedozi ID, Holmes SD, et al. Safety of internal thoracic artery use in patients with prior mediastinal radiation undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: a Maryland statewide propensity-matched analysis. Heart. 2026;112(10):557-562. doi:10.1136/heartjnl-2025-325949
