Technical modification for anastomosis of low-lying coronary ostia in Bentall procedure.

Neveux, J Y; Dervanian, P; Folliguet, T A; Macé, L; Guluta, V · Ann Thorac Surg · 1993

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Bentall procedure is not advisable when the origins of the coronary artery ostia cannot reach the composite valve graft at a satisfactory level for direct reimplantation. The other alternatives to coronary artery ostia reimplantation have some disadvantages. A technical modification of the Bentall procedure, successfully used in 3 patients and allowing direct coronary reimplantation without any tension on the suture line, is described.

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