Floten H S, Ravichandran P S, Furnary A P, Gately H L, Starr A
Heart Institute St Vincent Hospital, Medical Center, Portland, Oregon.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Mar;59(3):771-2. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)01018-8.
We describe a new technique for aortic anastomosis in the repair of acute dissection. The aorta is buttressed by inverting the adventitia without the use of Teflon or other synthetic materials. This technique provides a safe and secure anastomosis.