Cor Vasa 2003, 44(1):47-49
Central venous graft anastomosis to the ascending aorta using a St. Jude connector system
- Oddělení srdeční chirurgie, Nemocnice České Budějovice, České Budějovice, Česká republika
The study reports on the creation of a central anastomosis of a venous graft to the ascending aorta using a St. Jude connector system. This technique seems to be a quick, safe, and reproducible alternative to conventional central anastomosis. The advantages include the possibility to establish a central anastomosis without partial clamping (reducing the incidence of neurological complications) and shortening the duration of the procedure.
Keywords: Central anastomosis; St. Jude connector system
Published: January 1, 2003 Show citation