Innovative use of Octopus IV stabilizer in cardiac trauma.
We report an innovative use of the Octopus IV cardiac stabilizer in a case of penetrating thoracic injury. In this case, we used the Octopus IV cardiac stabilizer to immobilize the right ventricular outflow tract during the repair of a stab wound. To date, there have been no reports of such an application of the Octopus IV cardiac stabilizer.
Waterworth
Paul D
PD
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Anaesthetics, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom. paul.waterworth@smuht.nwest.nhs.uk
Musleh
Ghasan
G
Greenhalgh
Donna
D
Tsang
Andrew
A
D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000601:surgery*