Abstract
We present a hybrid technique of left ventricular assist device exclusion after bridge to recovery in a pediatric patient, using percutaneous occlusion of the outflow graft and surgical excision of driveline. This technique has the advantage of avoiding chest reentry and cardiopulmonary bypass.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | e193-e194 |
| Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
| Volume | 101 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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