Ultrasonic scalpel for hemostasis in pacemaker-dependent patients during open-heart surgery.
We successfully used the ultrasonically activated scalpel to secure hemostasis in a temporary pacemaker-dependent patient following repair of Ebstein's anomaly. The advantages of using this modality are briefly discussed.
Talwar
Sachin
S
Cardiothoracic Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. sachintalwar@hotmail.com
Sharma
Pranav
P
Choudhary
Shiv Kumar
SK
Airan
Balram
B
D000293:Adolescent; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D004437:Ebstein Anomaly / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D014262:Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D018497:Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / Q000601:surgery