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Ann Thorac Surg 1977;23:476-477
© 1977 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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An Alternative Method of Left Ventricular Decompression during Aortocoronary Bypass

Frank J. Bolgan, M.D.*, Anthony J. Federico, M.D., Ross L. Guarino, M.D.

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, NY.

Accepted for publication November 9, 1976.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Bolgan, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Millard Fillmore Hospital, 3 Gates Circle, Buffalo, NY 14209.

A method is described that allows decompression of the left ventricle without the necessity of inserting a cannula into the cardiac chambers. The left ventricle may be completely decompressed through the vein grafts attached to the aortic root opened to the pericardial sac.




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