title: Approach for insertion of aortic composite valve grafts.
abstract: The usual methods for the reattachment of the coronary ostia to the ascending aortic conduit have several disadvantages and potential complications. A novel, straight-forward technique is described that allows for tension-free anastomoses to be constructed with minimal risk of blood loss and a reduced risk of reoperation for false aneurysms at the anastomoses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Svensson
mesh_terms: D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery*; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods