Abstract
A left lateral thoracotomy was used for implantation of the continuous-flow MicroMed DeBakey left ventricular assist device in 12 patients with previous heart operations through a median sternotomy. This approach avoids reopening the chest through a median sternotomy and reduces the risk of bleeding and subsequent complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 347-350 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Surgery