Application of the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery in coronary artery bypass grafting

The DLCFA has a certain rate of abandonment because of the presence of an anatomical variation and short length for use. This arterial conduit, when it is proved to be available according to preoperative multidetector computed tomographic angiography screening, can be harvested conveniently at its normal anatomical site through an anterior-lateral skin incision on the thigh and can be successfully used in the coronary artery bypass operation. CTA, Computed tomographic angiography; DLCFA, descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery.