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Ann Thorac Surg
; 106(1): e15-e17, 2018 07.
Artículo
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29530775
RESUMEN
Utilization of a left ventricular assist device as a bridge to myocardial recovery is an established therapy for acute systolic heart failure. However, device removal can present a technical challenge, with no clear consensus on preferred method. In this case report, we describe a complex patient who underwent successful explantation of a left ventricular assist device using an intraoperatively constructed apical plug. This method utilizes inexpensive and easily accessible materials, minimizes ventricular distortion during device removal, and preserves the ventricular sewing ring for future reimplantation.