New method of coronary artery occlusion for beating-heart coronary artery bypass surgery
Journal
Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Journal Volume
71
Journal Issue
5
Pages
1712-1713
Date Issued
2001
Author(s)
Abstract
Temporary occlusion of the coronary artery is an essential step in beating-heart coronary artery bypass surgery. The traditional method of occlusion of the coronary artery, by looping and suspension with thread or elastic slings, carries some potential risk for damage to the vessels. We report another method for temporary coronary artery occlusion involving parallel placement of stitches with pledgets along the coronary artery distal and proximal to the target area. This offers a clean operative field by gentle occlusion of the target coronary artery. ? 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
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Other Subjects
artery occlusion; article; coronary artery bypass surgery; coronary artery disease; human; priority journal; risk; surgical technique; Coronary Artery Bypass; Humans; Suture Techniques
Type
journal article