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Ann Thorac Surg 1986;42:218-219
© 1986 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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"Tire Patch" Angioplasty: A New Method of Arterial Repair

James S. Donahoo, M.D.*, Michael J. Lechman, M.D., Horace MacVaugh, III, M.D.

Department of Surgery, Lankenau Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Accepted for publication December 26, 1985.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Donahoo, Suite 222, Lankenau Medical Bldg, Lancaster Ave West of City Line, Philadelphia, PA 19151

A method of controlling a problematic aortotomy suture line using an onlay patch of polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) is described. This method has been used successfully in several instances with good control of bleeding and no complications.






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