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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 51, 673-675, Copyright © 1991 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Coronary ostial reconstruction: technical issues

PK Ghosh
Herzchirurgie, Landeskrankenanstalten, Salzburg, Austria.

Coronary ostial reconstruction may be the preferred alternative to reestablish antegrade myocardial revascularization in patients with isolated ostial stenosis. The technical steps of reconstruction are described. The ultrasonic aspirator is a helpful implement in the dissection of the left main and the proximal right coronary arteries. Satisfactory results of coronary ostial reconstruction in the current era seem to fulfill its promise.

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