title: "Tire patch" angioplasty: a new method of arterial repair.
abstract: A method of controlling a problematic aortotomy suture line using an onlay patch of polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) is described. This method has been used successfully in several instances with good control of bleeding and no complications.
mesh_terms: D001011:Aorta / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene