A Safe Approach to Left Ventriculotomy

John G. Hunter; Glenn J.R. Whitman; Alden H. Harken

doi:10.1016/S0003-4975(10)62328-4

A Safe Approach to Left Ventriculotomy

John G. Hunter, Glenn J.R. Whitman, Alden H. Harken

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Abstract

Left ventriculotomy through an anatomically normal left ventricle is an increasingly frequent clinical necessity. In this regard, it is important to envision the epicardial projection of the papillary muscle in order to avoid injuring it. One should open the ventricle from the base (parallel to the left anterior descending or posterior descending coronary artery) and extend the incision apically while continuously palpating the papillary muscle.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	644-645
Number of pages	2
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	38
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4975(10)62328-4
State	Published - 1984
Externally published	Yes

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Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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