title: Occlusion of intercostal and lumbar aortic branches using plastic plugs.
abstract: Retrograde bleeding from the orifices of intercostal and lumbar arteries during aortic surgery is usually controlled by suture placement, a procedure that is time-consuming and may result in considerable blood loss. We have devised a method of occluding these arteries using polyurethane plugs. We have experienced no instances of perforation or delayed bleeding using this technique.
mesh_terms: D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery*; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011140:Polyurethanes
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes