Minimally invasive technique for explantation of right ventricular assist devices.
In an attempt to reduce some or all of the complications resulting from the use of biventricular assist devices after mechanical circulatory support, we have developed and applied a minimally invasive technique for explantation of right ventricular assist devices.
Haj-Yahia
Saleem M
SM
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital, Harefield, London, United Kingdom.
Birks
Emma J
EJ
Hardy
James
J
Yacoub
Magdi H
MH
Khaghani
Asghar
A
D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures