2011
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2011.05.022
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Left atrial appendage occlusion by invagination and double suture technique

Abstract: Left atrial appendage (LAA) plays a crucial role as a source of atrial thrombus in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Thus, the need to close LAA becomes evident in patients with AF who undergo concomitant mitral valve surgery. Unfortunately, it has been reported a high rate of unsuccessful LAA occlusion, regardless of the technique employed.We propose a safe and simple method for LAA occlusion consisting in invagination of the appendage into the left atrium, followed by two sutures (purse string suture a… Show more

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“…figura 1. Representación parcial de la cara lateral de la aurícula izquierda basado en estudios anatómicos previos [42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50] . La línea gruesa muestra el plano del ostium de la orejuela.…”
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“…figura 1. Representación parcial de la cara lateral de la aurícula izquierda basado en estudios anatómicos previos [42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50] . La línea gruesa muestra el plano del ostium de la orejuela.…”
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“…La línea fina muestra el plano donde se aplican los dispositivos de cierre epicárdicos. El asterisco indica las zonas de adelgazamiento de la pared lateral, cerca del ostium de la orejuela 50 .…”
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“…The surgical aim is complete obliteration of the LAA . However, the LAA can be easily damaged leading to increased postoperative bleeding . Furthermore, its occlusion is often unsuccessful, regardless of the technique used .…”
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“…3,4 Consequently, an alternative, effective low-risk therapy is required. 5 The left atrial appendage (LAA) constitutes a major emboli source, 6 as it bears up to 90% of clots in patients with AF 7 increasing the risk of stroke. 8 Therefore, LAA occlusion appears as a means of preventing thrombus formation and subsequent thromboembolic events in these patients.…”
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