A simple technique to control anastomotic suture line bleeding.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.10.069.
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Abstract
We present a simple and practical method of eliminating anastomotic suture line bleeding that we believe is a safer method than the traditional approach of taking extra stitches around the suture line.
Medical subject headings
- Anastomosis, Surgical
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Hemostatic Techniques
- Postoperative Hemorrhage
- Sutures