A Technique for Coronary Artery Reimplantation in Composite Aortic Root Replacement
- 1 March 1994
- journal article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Journal of Cardiac Surgery
- Vol. 9 (2) , 120-122
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8191.1994.tb00836.x
Abstract
Currently, three techniques are used for reimplantation of coronary arteries following the insertion of a composite aortic valve graft: Bentall, aortic button, and Cabral interposition graft. We have utilized an alternative technique based on the creation of an inverted U-shaped flap, which is then reflected and sutured to an appropriately sized coronary button. The technique is simple, obviates the needs for coronary mobilization, and assures a tension-free anastomosis and accessible suture line.Keywords
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