Surgical explant of a right ventricular assist device with sternum-sparing technique. (22nd December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Monteagudo-Vela, Maria; Panoulas, Vasileios; Riesgo-Gil, Fernando; Simon, Andre
• Is Part Of: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery. Volume 58:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 193
• Page End: 195
• Publication Date: 2019-12-22
• Subjects: Right ventricular assist device -- Explant -- Sternum-sparing technique; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz352
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1010-7940

Abstract

Abstract: The use of long-term mechanical assist devices for isolated right ventricular failure is rare. Herein, we describe our protocol for successful recovery of the right ventricle and subsequent explantation of a right ventricular assist device using a sternum-sparing technique and insertion of a titanium plug to occlude the coring defect of the inflow cannula.