title: Optimal visualization of coronary artery anastomoses by gas jet.
abstract: A technique is described for improved visualization during the creation of coronary artery anastomoses employing a catheter-directed constant stream of oxygen to remove blood from the operative field. This technique is especially helpful when continuous blood cardioplegia is employed for myocardial protection.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Teoh
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Panos
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Harmantas
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Lichtenstein
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Salerno
mesh_terms: D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010100:Oxygen
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen