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Ann Thorac Surg 1992;54:1137-1138
© 1992 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Coronary sinus injuries during retrograde continuous normothermic blood cardioplegia

Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Accepted for publication March 27, 1992.

^_* Address reprint requests to Dr Salerno, St. Michael's Hospital, Rm 305B, 30 Bond St, Toronto, Ont, Canada MSB 1W8.

Injuries to the coronary sinus during cardioplegic arrest are rare but potentially lethal. We herein present case reports of injuries to the coronary sinus occurring during retrograde continuous normothermic blood cardioplegia, and emphasize preventive measures and treatment.

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