| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9980458 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The St Jude Medical ATG coronary connector system for distal anastomoses represents a new concept for sutureless anastomoses in cardiac surgery. This randomized, controlled study shows lower graft patency for anastomoses performed with the connector than for hand-sewn control anastomoses. It illustrates the importance of controlled studies when evaluating new technical equipment in medicine.
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Authors
L. MD, PhD, L.F. MD, E. MD, PhD,