Coronary reimplantation in aortic root replacement: A method to avoid tension

Authors
Westaby, S Katsumata, T Vaccari, G
Citation
S. Westaby et al., Coronary reimplantation in aortic root replacement: A method to avoid tension, ANN THORAC, 67(4), 1999, pp. 1176-1177
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1176 - 1177
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(199904)67:4<1176:CRIARR>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
We describe a technique to relieve tension on the reimplanted right coronar y button during aortic root replacement. A hood is fashioned from autogenou s aorta or pericardium to provide a funnel inflow to the coronary ostium. T he technique can be used either electively or as a rescue maneuver in the e vent of right ventricular ischemia. (Ann Thorac Surg 1999;67:1176-7) (C) 19 99 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.