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MMCTS (August 9, 2005). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2004.000703
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Procedure


Direct cannulation of the coronary ostia

Torsten Doenst*

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany

* Corresponding author: * Tel.: +49-761-270 6196; fax: +49-761-270 6136. E-mail: doenst{at}ch11.ukl.uni-freiburg.de

Direct cannulation of the coronary ostia is a technique used by many surgeons in aortic valve surgery, especially when the valve is incompetent. It is safe and feasible, but the small risk of it causing a potentially devastating ostial stenosis must be kept in mind.

Key Words: Coronary ostium • Valve surgery • Myocardial protection

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