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The aortic connector system was easy to handle and allowed quick creation of reliable, reproducible, and uniform anastomoses. In addition, anastomoses could be done without any clamping of the aorta, which is especially attractive for off-pump procedures, because aortic manipulation and therefore the risks of embolism and aortic dissection would be further minimized. In on-pump cases this technique would facilitate the single-clamp technique, again minimizing aortic manipulation.

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The St Jude Medical ATG coronary connector system for distal anastomoses represents a new concept for sutureless anastomoses in cardiac surgery. This randomized, controlled study shows lower graft patency for anastomoses performed with the connector than for hand-sewn control anastomoses. It illustrates the importance of controlled studies when evaluating new technical equipment in medicine.

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