 The aorta was measured, and a 16 mm Gore-Tex graft was brought on the field and anastomosed to the proximal aorta using #3-0 Prolene in a running fashion. 
The aorta was measured , and a 16 mm Gore - Tex graft was brought on the field and anastomosed to the proximal aorta using # 3 - 0 Prolene in a running fashion .