HOW I DO IT : Off-Pump Myocardial Revascularization. The Single-Suture Technique: How to Avoid Any Complication
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.1065Abstract
To achieve a good exposure of coronary arteries, the singlesuturetechnique allows a good exposure of the circumflex
territory. This suture may injure the organs situated behind
the pericardium. We suggest placing a single suture of silk in
the oblique sinus to allow a good elevation of the posterior
pericardium before placing the single suture. This simple and
inexpensive method avoids any damage to the structures
behind the pericardium.
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