title: Successful implantation of Thoratec assist device: wrapping of outflow conduit in Hemashield graft.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Minami
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Arusoglu
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Koyanagi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: el-Banayosy
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Körner
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Körfer
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen