"Snake-jaw" graft for aortic valve exposure during LVAD implant.
We report a simple technique of LVAD outflow anastomosis as patch closure of a standard aortotomy during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant. Benefits are a single aortotomy, a low graft leaving ample native aorta for transplant, a wide-open LVAD outflow, and excellent aortic valve exposure.
Lick
Scott D
SD
Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555-0528, USA. slick@utmb.edu
Kollar
Andras C
AC
Conti
Vincent R
VR
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery*; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants