Surgical Technique for Replacement of Centrifugal Left Ventricular Assist Device Through a Left Thoracotomy.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.10.020.
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Abstract
A centrifugal left ventricular assist device can be replaced through a left anterior minithoracotomy with retention of the old outflow graft and apical sewing ring. Technical considerations encountered during five successful replacements are described.
Medical subject headings
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Prosthesis Implantation
- Thoracotomy