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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013; 61(08): 687-690
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1351117
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1351117
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Kinky Circumflex Grafts: The Left Appendage Flip Maneuver
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Publication History
13 April 2013
12 June 2013
Publication Date:
06 August 2013 (online)
Abstract
The “too-long,” or redundant, circumflex graft is notorious for its tendency to form a kink. The acute angle (the kink) typically occurs over the front of the pulmonary trunk. Described herein are (1) the left appendage flip maneuver, a simple solution to correct graft kink, and (2) analysis and explanation of vein graft kink.
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