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Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:570-571
© 1988 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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The Use of Autologous Pericardium for Ventricular Aneurysm Closure

Andrew C. Fiore, M.D., Peter P. McKeown, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S.(C), Gregory A. Misbach, M.D., Margaret D. Allen, M.D., Tom D. Ivey, M.D.*

From the Department of Surgery, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, and the Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Accepted for publication December 29, 1987.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Ivey, Department of Surgery, RF-25, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195

Closure of the ventriculotomy following ventricular aneurysm resection usually requires buttressing material to provide strength and hemostasis. Although Teflon felt has usually been used, this material is bulky, noncompliant, and prone to infection. Autologous pericardium appears to offer an ideal substitute without the disadvantages of artificial material. A simple technique is described to apply pericardial tissue as a natural buttressing agent for ventriculotomy closure.




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