Creation of a diaphragm patch to facilitate placement of the AbioCor implantable replacement heart.
One of the concerns when placing a total artificial heart is whether the device will fit in the thoracic cavity without impinging on vital structures. We report the creation of a patch in a recipient of the AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart that allowed for an appropriate fit of the device without adversely affecting pulmonary and hemodynamic functions.
Dowling
Robert D
RD
Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA. rdowling@ucsamd.com
Ghaly
Aziz S
AS
Gray
Laman A
LA
D000368:Aged; D006354:Heart, Artificial; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D012984:Software
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene