Repair of posterior coronary lacerations.

García-Rinaldi, R; Soltero, E R; Carballido, J; Mojica, J; Maiz, R · Ann Thorac Surg · 2001

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Abstract

Posterior lacerations of the coronary arteries that occur during arteriotomy should be repaired if significant. We describe a modification of the standard technique to repair posterior coronary artery lacerations. This technique avoids distortion and narrowing of the coronary artery.

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