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Simple and Secure Aortotomy Closure

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Wellington Public Hospital, Wellington South, New Zealand

For reprint information contact: Ashok K Sharma, FRACS Tel: 64 4 385 5999 Ext. 5284 Fax: 64 4 385 5538 Email: ashok.sharma{at}ccdhb.org.nz, Wellington Public Hospital, Private Bag 7902, Wellington South, New Zealand.

We describe a technique for closure of the transverse aortotomy incision after standard aortic valve replacement. This has proved to be an excellent technique that is expeditious and ensures a good seal of the aortotomy edges. It is easily reproducible, with consistently good results.