Harmonic scalpel in coronary artery bypass surgery

We used the harmonic scalpel (an ultrasonic cutting and coagulating instrument) in coronary artery bypass surgery. The gastroepiploic artery was harvested using coagulating shears. The operating time was reduced without shortening or twisting of the artery. The blade-type was used for hemostasis aro...

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Published inJournal of cardiovascular surgery Vol. 39; no. 4; pp. 493 - 495
Main Authors Tanemoto, K, Kanaoka, Y, Murakami, T, Kuroki, K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy Edizioni Minerva Medica 01.08.1998
Subjects
Coronary Artery Bypass - instrumentation
Coronary Artery Bypass - methods
Hemostasis, Surgical - instrumentation
Hemostasis, Surgical - methods
Humans
Surgical Instruments
Ultrasonics
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Summary:We used the harmonic scalpel (an ultrasonic cutting and coagulating instrument) in coronary artery bypass surgery. The gastroepiploic artery was harvested using coagulating shears. The operating time was reduced without shortening or twisting of the artery. The blade-type was used for hemostasis around the coronary artery and also in dissecting adhesion in redo surgery without any arrhythmias. The absence of electric current passing through the patient contributes to the safety of the harmonic scalpel in coronary artery bypass surgery.
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ISSN:0021-9509
1827-191X