Clamp control of the right ventricular angle to facilitate exposure and repair of cardiac wounds.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-1995
Abstract
Penetrating cardiac wounds, especially those of the posterior surface, present a major challenge to the trauma surgeon. Previously described methods to assist in cardiac exposure include manual control and apex stitch. The authors describe a simple technique to facilitate exposure during acute control and repair of traumatic cardiac wounds. Using an atraumatic vascular clamp in the fashion described allows for improved exposure and easier repair of heart surface wounds.
Volume
170
Issue
4
First Page
399
Last Page
400
ISSN
0002-9610
Published In/Presented At
Grabowski, M. W., Buckman, R. F., Jr, Goldberg, A., & Badellino, M. M. (1995). Clamp control of the right ventricular angle to facilitate exposure and repair of cardiac wounds. American journal of surgery, 170(4), 399–400. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9610(99)80312-2
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
7573737
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article