Repair of posterior coronary lacerations.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Coronary Vessels