An Alternative Technique of Proximal Anastomosis in Patients with an Atherosclerotic Ascending Aorta

Autor: Ozer Selimoglu, Tekin Yildirim, Murat Basaran, Noyan Temucin Ogus, Halide Ogus
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: The Heart Surgery Forum. 9:E846-E848
ISSN: 1522-6662
1098-3511
DOI: 10.1532/hsf98.20061091
Popis: Coronary artery bypass grafting operations in patients with an atherosclerotic ascending aorta are still associated with an increased risk of cerebral embolism and mortality despite previously described techniques. Here we present an alternative technique for the construction of a proximal anastomosis avoiding aortic clamping and deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.
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