Unusual complications of coronary bypass surgery

Five patients after coronary bypass surgery developed unusual complications. Three developed new apical thrombi which are thought to be due to the trauma of the left ventricular vent or deterioration of the left ventricular contraction. Significant new mitral regurgitation in one patient probably is secondary to papillary muscle dysfunction as the result of stenosis distal to anastomoses. The leakage of angoigraphic material around distal anastomatic site is due to technical error. Although these unusual complications are very rare, however, they should be considered as potential source of morbidity in asymptomatic patients who leave the hospital after bypass surgery.