Bend relief fenestration might prevent outflow graft obstruction in patients with left ventricular assist device.
Gloria FärberHristo KirovImke SchwanStephanie GrägerMahmoud DiabSophie TkebuchavaTorsten DoenstPublished in: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (2022)
Our results suggest that fenestration of the BR may be a preventative strategy to avoid external OGO. OGO occurred late, which suggests a careful long-term follow-up.
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