The second-generation aortic connector: six months' angiographic follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 80(2): 695-9, 2005 Aug.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16039230
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Recently, new mechanical anastomotic devices have been developed. Initial results appear to be equivalent to those obtained with suture. The aim of the study was to evaluate the 6-month angiographic patency and clinical results with the St. Jude Medical second-generation aortic connector for proximal aortosaphenous graft anastomosis. DESCRIPTION From September 2002 to June 2003, 45 connectors were implanted in 39 patients. Thirty-three patients with 36 connectors underwent 6-month angiographic and clinical follow-up. EVALUATION One connector had an early occlusion and 2 connectors and 1 vein graft were occluded at 6-month angiography, for a patency rate of 88.9% (32 of 36). No device-related complications were detected at 6-month follow-up.CONCLUSIONS:
The second-generation aortic connector is safe and easy to use. Preliminary results show no device-related complications and a satisfactory 6-month angiographic patency.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Aorta
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Saphenous Vein
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Coronary Artery Bypass
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Czech Republic