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Ultrasonic Scalpel for Hemostasis in Pacemaker‐Dependent Patients During Open‐Heart Surgery
Author(s) -
Talwar Sachin,
Sharma Pranav,
Choudhary Shiv Kumar,
Airan Balram
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01009.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hemostasis , surgery , ultrasonic sensor , open surgery , radiology
We successfully used the ultrasonically activated scalpel to secure hemostasis in a temporary pacemaker‐dependent patient following repair of Ebstein's anomaly. The advantages of using this modality are briefly discussed. (J Card Surg 2010;25:357‐358)