In:
Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, SAGE Publications, Vol. 5, No. 2 ( 2010-03), p. 136-137
Abstract:
Transapical aortic valve implantation requires puncture of the left ventricle apex and insertion of a 32-French delivery sheath. A critical step in the procedure consists of secure closure of the ventricular apex. We describe 2 cases of apical rupture of 42 transapical aortic valve implantations. Furthermore, we describe the use of a newly designed single circular Teflon pledget that can help to avoid this complication. This pledget provides a more secure and uniform shrinkage of the entire apex to close the defect left by the delivery sheath.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1556-9845
,
1559-0879
DOI:
10.1097/imi.0b013e3181cbb364
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2010
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2223439-1
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