title: Semicontinuous suture technique for all prosthetic valve insertions: the "hoist" technique.
abstract: The semicontinuous suture technique as an alternative method in valve replacement is described. This specific technique is applicable for both adults and children requiring valvular prosthetic operations. This method combines advantages of the continuous and interrupted suture techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Center, Lausanne, Switzerland. medecins.ccv@hola.hospvd.ch
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ruchat
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hurni
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Fischer
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sadeghi
mesh_terms: D001021:Aortic Valve; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014261:Tricuspid Valve