2007
DOI: 10.1007/s00464-007-9213-0
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An experimental sheep model used to develop an ablation procedure for chronic atrial fibrillation

Abstract: The epicardial ablation procedure using the thoracoscopic approach is feasible, safe, and reproducible.

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“…As a result, there are different approaches to its computer simulation that are validated with real data. Apart from human cellular models, sheep [36][37][38][39][40][41][42], canine [43][44][45][46][47], frog [48], rabbit [49], and mice [50] models have also been discussed in the literature.…”
Section: Cellular Modelingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As a result, there are different approaches to its computer simulation that are validated with real data. Apart from human cellular models, sheep [36][37][38][39][40][41][42], canine [43][44][45][46][47], frog [48], rabbit [49], and mice [50] models have also been discussed in the literature.…”
Section: Cellular Modelingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Complete ablation by microwaves has been obtained in animal models, without major complications. 28 In clinical patients, a sinus rhythm has been seen in up to 79.5% of the patients, with a low mortality rate of 2-3%. [29][30][31][32] Video-assisted beating-heart bilateral PVI or Marshall dissection on veins, with left atrial appendage closure, has proven to be successful by the use of radiofrequencies, such that 80-100% of the patients recover a normal sinus rhythm.…”
Section: Off-pump Maze Proceduresmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recently, the sheep experimental model has been used in developing a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the development and standardization of AF surgery to allow its application with humans [15]. Likewise, in our study, the sheep was assessed as the experimental animal model because it represents the human anatomic situation adequately, permitting the acquisition of surgical skills.…”
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