Less invasive left ventricular assist device implantation with "Furoshiki" technique

Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 22:S0003-4975(21)00328-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.11.091. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn recent years, a less invasive approach has progressively become the first choice for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. However, in the setting of bridge to transplantation device-related dense adhesions particularly at the thoracotomy site still remain a cumbersome problem at the time of heart transplantation. We propose a technique termed "Furoshiki" with the double wrapping of the LVAD at the primary less invasive implantation consisting of complete wrapping of LVAD with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene as the first step and complete closure of the pericardial continuity with bovine pericardial patch plasty as the second step.PMID:33631157 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.11.091
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research