A Safe Technique for Using an Enclose II Anastomosis Assist Device During Off-Pump Coronary Bypass.

Matsushita, Tsutomu; Masuda, Shinsuke; Kanzaki, Tomohito · Ann Thorac Surg · 2016

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Abstract

Several proximal anastomosis devices have been developed to facilitate the creation of a clampless, hand-sewn coronary artery bypass-to-ascending aorta anastomosis. An Enclose II anastomosis assist device (Novare Surgical Systems, Cupertino, CA) is a device commonly used for this purpose. We demonstrate a new, easy, and safe technique for cutting the aortic wall and making a punch hole over the aorta.

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