Sutureless technique to support anastomosis during thoracic aorta replacement
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In aortic replacement procedures the aortic wall and Teflon strips form a double layer, with the use of continuous sutures. Surgical glues may or may not be used to enhance the durability of the anastomoses. In this technical report...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/4/1/66 |