Pericardial patch for rapid and effective hemostasis of cardioplegia injection site.
Cardioplegia injection site may be the source of serious haemorrhagic complications either intraoperatively or during the early postoperative period. Here we describe a simple technique that allows a rapid control of hemostasis at this site. An autologous pericardial patch is used to repair and strengthen the aortic wall.
Rescigno
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, Centre Cardiologique du Nord, Saint Denis, France. grescigno@aol.com
Torracca
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L
Nataf
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P
Lessana
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A
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002314:Cardioplegic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005780:Gelatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial / Q000009:adverse effects; D010496:Pericardium / Q000637:transplantation*; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012118:Resorcinols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
D002314:Cardioplegic Solutions; D004338:Drug Combinations; D012118:Resorcinols; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; C027813:gelatin-resorcinol-formaldehyde tissue adhesive; D005557:Formaldehyde; D005780:Gelatin