Coronary artery bypass grafting in a patient with history of esophagectomy, hypothyroidism, hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a case report / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

ABSTRACT

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a mature procedure in treating patients with coronary artery diseases. We report a patient undergoing CABG had history of esophageal cancer and multiple underlying diseases hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. A CABG with midline sternotomy was safely performed in the presence of thyroid replacement therapy and intensive control of blood pressure and blood glucose. The patient recovered postoperatively with supportive care.