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Ann Thorac Surg 1977;23:474-475
© 1977 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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An Improved Technique for Coronary Vascular Anastomosis

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St Elizabeth's Hospital, Boston, MA.

Accepted for publication August 24, 1976.

^* Address reprint requests to Dr. Huang, 1180 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02146.

A vein holder is described that is used for anastomosis of both ends of aortocoronary bypass grafts. It minimizes handling of the graft, ensures precision in placing sutures with excellent visualization, and provides maximum patency at the anastomotic sites.

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