Sutureless fixation of long aortocoronary saphenous vein grafts with oxidized regenerated cellulose.
A technique of sutureless epicardial fixation of long aortocoronary saphenous vein grafts using oxidized regenerated cellulose is illustrated. Sutureless fixation has been previously performed with fibrin glue. Possible advantages of using oxidized regenerated cellulose instead of fibrin glue are discussed.
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St. Luke's Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
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Flemma
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D002482:Cellulose / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D002483:Cellulose, Oxidized / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D002483:Cellulose, Oxidized; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D002482:Cellulose