Glue containment and anastomosis reinforcement in repair of aortic dissection.

Neri, E; Massetti, M; Capannini, G; Carone, E; Sassi, C · Ann Thorac Surg · 1999

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Abstract

In operations for aortic dissection anastomotic bleeding or secondary anastomosis dehiscence are common problems. The advent of Gelatin-resorcin-formaldehyde-glutaraldehyde (GRF) biologic glue has ameliorated type A dissection operative management. Glue containment is mandatory since detrimental effects of glue migration are described. We herein present a simple technique of anastomosis reinforcement and glue containment that helps in overcoming these complications.

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