Successful implantation of Thoratec assist device: wrapping of outflow conduit in Hemashield graft.
Persistent oozing and bleeding through the wall of the built-in outflow conduit in mechanical circulatory assist devices is a troublesome problem. Wrapping the outflow conduit of Thoratec in a Hemashield graft without preclotting completely prevents oozing and bleeding.
Minami
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Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
Arusoglu
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Koyanagi
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el-Banayosy
A
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Körner
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Körfer
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D003094:Collagen; D004867:Equipment Design; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D011474:Prosthesis Design
D003094:Collagen