T. Konishi et al., HYBRID-TYPE STABILIZER FOR OFF-PUMP DIRECT CORONARY-ARTERY BYPASS-GRAFTING, The Annals of thoracic surgery, 66(3), 1998, pp. 961-962
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,"Cardiac & Cardiovascular System","Respiratory System
We have developed a mechanical stabilizer for use in off-pump direct c
oronary artery bypass grafting. We consider it an improvement on the s
ucker-type stabilizer, although it uses the mechanisms of the compress
or-type. Our hybrid stabilizer effectively immobilizes the local heart
surface with light compression and low evacuation. We believe that it
s use will eliminate the need for further immobilization and thus redu
ce cardiac invasiveness. (Ann Thorac Surg 1998;66:961-2) (C) 1998 by T
he Society of Thoracic Surgeons.