title: Modification of the aortic composite graft using the button-in technique.
abstract: We describe a modification of the aortic composite graft procedure using a "button-in" technique. This method reduces bleeding, avoids additional graft material, and eliminates anastomotic aneurysm formation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh 15212.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Maher
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications*; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000637:transplantation*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques