| Literature DB >> 9725418 |
M B Izzat1, M H El-Zufari, A P Yim.
Abstract
The principal technical challenge in "off-pump" coronary surgery is to perform an accurate coronary anastomosis on a beating heart. For the purpose of training our residents in performing off-pump coronary artery anastomoses, we have developed a mechanical heart simulator in which trainees can practice performing these anastomoses repeatedly until a satisfactory level of skill and confidence is attained.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9725418 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)00478-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330