"The use of the C-Port xA and Flex A devices is facilitating minimally invasive, sternum-sparing bypass procedures," said Dr. Balkhy. "The consistent and reproducible anastomoses generated using the C-Port systems coupled with the resulting compliant connection give me great confidence in the long-term viability of these grafts. Furthermore, whether operating on- or off- pump, the C-Port anastomosis systems offer surgeons unique access to a wide range of coronaries, especially particularly small coronaries, which have been difficult to bypass in the past. With the C-Port Flex A, we can reach areas of the heart that are often very difficult to hand-sew during beating heart procedures."
The study found that 24 of 25 grafts of internal mammary arteries connected to LAD arteries were open, or patent, after the specified follow-up period as determined by 64-slice multidetector computed tomography. Ten grafts were evaluated at 30 or more days, with the remaining 15 grafts assessed at 90 or more days.
The study came from an independant physician, the Chairman of Cardiac surgery in a Wisconsin Heart hospital..
So using this device they dont have to crack open the sternum, AND they can access smaller arteries to use for the procedure, all with a tiny little hole which is sewn up with a single suture.
I dont know a ton about this sort of work, but man that writeup sounds great for acceptance of the device.
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