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Gabriele Di Giammarco1, Massimiliano Foschi2, Michele Di Mauro2
1Department of Neuroscience and Imaging, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy gabrieledigiammarco57@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Herein we describe the use of an automated suture fastener (Cor-Knot), recently proposed for valvular surgery, in cases of aortic valve bypass with a Correx apical connector. This surgical option aims to control suture tension, avoid muscular tears, and standardize and simplify the implantation technique. We report the first 5 cases operated on using the new suturing technique.
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