title: A simple method of creating LVAD outflow tract aortic anastomosis.
abstract: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is frequently complicated by intraoperative and postoperative bleeding, particularly at the aortic anastomosis site. Many modifications of the anastomosis have been attempted. We describe a simple method to anastomose the LVAD outflow tract to the ascending aorta with minimal bleeding and a short anastomosis time.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York, New York 10032, USA. ekukuy@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Eugene L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Kukuy
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Goldstein
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Niloo M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: Yoshifumi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Naka
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques