Erosion of inlet cannula of left ventricular assist device manifested as innocuous bleeding in stable patient: lessons learned in prevention of catastrophic consequences.
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Department of Surgery, University Hospital-Children's Hospital, Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey 17003, USA.
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D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*