Current management of left ventricular assist device erosion.
J Card Surg
; 28(6): 776-82, 2013 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-24033369
ABSTRACT
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) pocket infection is a serious and potentially fatal complication. Not infrequently, the device erodes externally through the thoracoabdominal wall or internally into the peritoneum. In this article, we report two cases to illustrate the presentation and challenges associated with management of LVAD-pocket infection and wound necrosis. Afterward, we review the current therapeutic strategies for LVAD erosion.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por Pseudomonas
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Falha de Prótese
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Coração Auxiliar
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Infecções Relacionadas à Prótese
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Card Surg
Assunto da revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article