Innovative use of Octopus IV stabilizer in cardiac trauma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report an innovative use of the Octopus IV cardiac stabilizer in a case of penetrating thoracic injury. In this case, we used the Octopus IV cardiac stabilizer to immobilize the right ventricular outflow tract during the repair of a stab wound. To date, there have been no reports of such an application of the Octopus IV cardiac stabilizer.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Heart Injuries
- Wounds, Stab