AI Article Synopsis
- Off-pump coronary artery bypass requires careful heart positioning to avoid complications with blood flow.
- Pericardial stay sutures are crucial for maintaining the right position during this type of surgery.
- A rare case was presented where a congenital defect in the pericardium was found after the chest was opened in a patient undergoing this procedure.
Article Abstract
Off-pump coronary artery bypass involves precise manipulations for proper positioning the heart without causing hemodynamic compromise. Pericardial stay sutures exerting appropriate traction play an important role in off-pump surgery. We report a rare case in which a congenital pericardial defect was discovered after sternotomy in a patient undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass.
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