Treatment of ventricular assist device driveline infection with vacuum-assisted closure system.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Deep driveline infection is a serious complication after left ventricular assist device implantation. Current treatment strategies are associated with significant morbidity related to healing or relocation of the driveline tract. We present a case of deep driveline infection successfully treated with a vacuum-assisted closure system as a potentially improved alternative therapy.
Medical subject headings
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Pseudomonas Infections