International Scientific Surgical Association
The First International Scientific Teleconference
"new technologies in medicine - 2004"
V. Knyazhev
Bloodflow Suspension Device
Vascular Surgery Clinic, MU, MBAL St.Anna Varna, Bulgaria
Introduction. The surgery of the abdominal aorta needs suspension not only of the aortic bloodflow, but also of that of the lumbal arteries. The first is realized by particular vascular clamps while the second necessitates the use of irregular means different kinds of loops, small bulldog clamps, etc.
Material and methods. An was created in our clinic two elongated conical bodies made of transparent plastic material, which have longitudinal grooves ending with transverse openings.
The clamping is achieved by stretching and clipping a thick thread, which pass under the aorta and through the devices openings using the turniquet principle.
Results and conclusion. The device was used in 18 cases of aorto-bifemoral bypass grafting and prooved itself to be highly effective and atraumatic.
Keywords: Original bloodflow suspension device
E-mail: knyaz@mail.bg
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