A stitch in time saves nine: closing the hole after removal of the aortic root cannula
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>On completion of the surgical procedure the hole in the ascending aorta has to be closed after withdrawal of the aortic root cannula. The aorta is usually pinched by a double transversal stitch or it is crumpled by a purse string sut...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/4/1/2 |