The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 44, 91-91, Copyright © 1987 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Occlusion of intercostal and lumbar aortic branches using plastic plugs
HG Borst
Retrograde bleeding from the orifices of intercostal and lumbar arteries
during aortic surgery is usually controlled by suture placement, a
procedure that is time-consuming and may result in considerable blood loss.
We have devised a method of occluding these arteries using polyurethane
plugs. We have experienced no instances of perforation or delayed bleeding
using this technique.