The aortic bodice: a life-saving maneuver

J A Sanchez; J A Elefteriades; G L Hammond

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(94)91120-7

The aortic bodice: a life-saving maneuver

Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Jul;58(1):252-3. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)91120-7.

Authors

J A Sanchez¹, J A Elefteriades, G L Hammond

Affiliation

¹ Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.

PMID: 8037542
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)91120-7

Abstract

A technique is described for control of bleeding from the site of aortic cannulation after removal of the cannula. The technique employs a Dacron graft wrapped under some tension around the site.

MeSH terms

Aorta*
Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
Catheterization / adverse effects*
Hemostatic Techniques*
Humans
Polyethylene Terephthalates
Suture Techniques

Substances

Polyethylene Terephthalates