Control of bleeding during the Bentall operation.
A simple and effective method to diminish the amount of blood loss during the Bentall operation is described. This method is to connect the perigraft space between the aneurysmal wall and the aortic graft with the right atrium using a small plastic tube.
D001011:Aorta / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000379:methods*; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000601:surgery; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans