Simplified technique for implantation of a left ventricular assist system after previous cardiac operations

Authors
Pasic, M Bergs, P Hennig, E Loebe, M Weng, YG Hetzer, R
Citation
M. Pasic et al., Simplified technique for implantation of a left ventricular assist system after previous cardiac operations, ANN THORAC, 67(2), 1999, pp. 562-564
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
562 - 564
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(199902)67:2<562:STFIOA>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Implantation of a left ventricular assist system through a left thoracotomy in patients with multiple previous heart operations avoids reopening the s ternum and the possible consequent serious complications. (C) 1999 by The S ociety of Thoracic Surgeons.