title: Graft intussusception technique of vascular anastomosis.
abstract: We report our experience with the continuous mattress suture technique taught to surgical residents by Dr Peter C. Pairolero during his 30-plus years at Mayo Clinic. Similar techniques have been described by others. The technique described here represents a simple and safe option.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: Pankaj
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Saxena
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Electronic address: greason.kevin@mayo.ed.
authors.forename: Kevin L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Greason
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*