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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
; 27(4): 720-1, 2005 Apr.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15784389
RESUMO
The following is a description of a modified technique for the reinforcement of proximal anastomosis regarding the process of aortic allograft or pulmonary autograft full root implantation. A double width pericardial strip is used to create a pericardial sewing-cuff to be used as a neo-ring. This technique is said to be best suited for decreasing the operative bleeding, reducing anastomotic pitfalls and concomitant repair of the aortic annulus.