New Method of Coronary Artery Occlusion for Beating-Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Resource
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY v.71 n.8 pp.1712-1713
Journal
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
Journal Volume
v.71
Journal Issue
n.8
Pages
1712-1713
Date Issued
2001
Date
2001
Author(s)
CHEN, YIH-SHARNG
WANG, SHOEI-SHEN
LIN, FANG-YUE
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 held by gentle occlusion of the target coronary artery. (Ann Thorac Surg 2001; 71:1712-13) (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Type
journal article