The aortic bodice: a life-saving maneuver.
A technique is described for control of bleeding from the site of aortic cannulation after removal of the cannula. The technique employs a Dacron graft wrapped under some tension around the site.
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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Sanchez
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Elefteriades
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Hammond
D001011:Aorta; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D013536:Suture Techniques
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates