A simple method of creating LVAD outflow tract aortic anastomosis.
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.
Kukuy
Eugene L
EL
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York, New York 10032, USA. ekukuy@hotmail.com
Goldstein
Daniel J
DJ
Rao
Vivek
V
Edwards
Niloo M
NM
Naka
Yoshifumi
Y
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques