title: Repair of the torn, friable right atrium after decannulation.
abstract: We describe a technique to repair the torn, friable right atriotomy cannulation site. It results in a tension-free, hemostatic repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: St Cyr
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Fullerton
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Harken
mesh_terms: D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000293:injuries*; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D012421:Rupture; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates