title: A simple technique to control anastomotic suture line bleeding.
abstract: We present a simple and practical method of eliminating anastomotic suture line bleeding that we believe is a safer method than the traditional approach of taking extra stitches around the suture line.
authors: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors: Omar A
authors: OA
authors: Jarral
authors: Reza A
authors: RA
authors: Jarral
authors: Muhammad T
authors: MT
authors: Khan
authors: Mustafa
authors: M
authors: Zakkar
authors: Prakash P
authors: PP
authors: Punjabi
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013537:Sutures