Composite grafting techniques is a commonly used strategy in coronary artery bypass grafting,especially suits elderly patients.It is an attractive myocardial revascularization strategy when the grafts are not sufficient to achieve complete myocardial revascularization.Furthermore,composite grafting in the presence of a diseased aortic wall seems a rational approach to reduce the incidene of postoperative neurological deficit or stroke by avoiding the manipulation of atherosclerotic aorta.Also,it gained excellent short and midterm results.This review provides an overview of the various surgical techniques,outcomes,concerns and controversies associated with composite grafting.