Pericardial Patch Exclusion Technique for Left Atrial Appendage Closure

We describe a technique of left atrial appendage occlusion that consists of autologous pericardial patch closure of the left atrial appendage orifice from within the left atrium. This pericardial patch exclusion technique has little added risk of bleeding, can be performed through sternotomy or right minithoracotomy, and can be used in re-operative situations.
Source: Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: How-To-Do-It Articles Source Type: research
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