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Abstract
Clamping an atherosclerotic aorta during a cardiac operation exposes the patient to the risk of embolization of atherosclerotic debris. A method of internal occlusion using a Foley catheter is described that minimizes both trauma to the aorta and the associated risks of embolization.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6651383 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)60285-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330