title: Surgical technique for reinforcement cardiomyoplasty.
abstract: The current technique for reinforcement cardiomyoplasty in man is detailed. The authors emphasize the critical points that determine the perfect execution of this operation. This innovative surgical approach to heart failure is continuously evolving and, therefore, may be subject to improvement. The major principles however remain valuable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Liège, Belgium.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Radermecker
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Chachques
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fourny
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Limet
mesh_terms: D018421:Cardiomyoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans