Teoh K H, Panos A L, Harmantas A A, Lichtenstein S V, Salerno T A
Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1991 Sep;52(3):564. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(91)90931-f.
A technique is described for improved visualization during the creation of coronary artery anastomoses employing a catheter-directed constant stream of oxygen to remove blood from the operative field. This technique is especially helpful when continuous blood cardioplegia is employed for myocardial protection.
