The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 25, 257-257, Copyright © 1978 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Stainless steel markers for aorta--saphenous vein anastomosis
DP Elliott, WL Halseth and EL Walker
A stainless steel marker for tagging the proximal aorta--saphenous vein
anastomosis in a bypass operation has been devised and utilized in more
than 600 patients over the past 3 years. This marker has been found
superior to other methods used for marking vein grafts in that it encircles
the anastomosis, providing accurate marking, and can be attached after both
anastomoses are complete.