title: Double-layer pericardial patch for atrial septal defect closure.
abstract: After repair of atrial septal defects with or without patch, residual shunt, shrinkage, haemolysis and thromboembolic complications may occur. Even though the pericardium is quite a suitable material for the closure of atrial septal defects, the external surface of the pericardium is not smooth and may be a nidus for thrombus formation. We present a new technique to prevent these complications by using a folded, double-layer, durable pericardial patch without chemical pretreatment.
authors.affiliation: Kayseri Tekden Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Kayseri, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mehmet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aksüt
authors.affiliation: Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address: kamilboyacioglu@yahoo.com.tr.
authors.forename: Kamil
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Boyacıoğlu
authors.affiliation: Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Nihan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kayalar
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium
keywords: Atrial septal defects; Pericardium; Thrombosis