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HeartMate 3 implantation via left thoracotomy with descending aortic anastomosis
Author(s) -
Kocabeyoglu Sinan Sabit,
Kervan Umit,
Sert Dogan Emre,
Pac Mustafa
Publication year - 2019
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/jocs.14097
Subject(s) - medicine , thoracotomy , anastomosis , descending aorta , surgery , cardiology , aorta , complication
Left ventricular assist device implantation through left thoracotomy with outflow anastomosis to the descending aorta is an uncommon approach, particularly in patients with previous sternotomies. However, this approach has certain advantages, such as better surgical outcomes and lower complication rates. Here, we report the technique adapted for HeartMate 3 implantation through left thoracotomy with descending aortic anastomosis.