Antegrade Cardioplegia Decannulation Using the Cor-Knot System in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

A right mini-thoracotomy approach may be used for mitral valve repair without compromising clinical outcomes. Compared with conventional sternotomy, there is an increased distance to the cardiac structures from the mini-thoracotomy incision, which makes certain technical acts more demanding. One par...

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Published in:Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2017-03, Vol.12 (2), p.150-151
Main Authors: Hashim, Sabet W., Pang, Philip Y.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A right mini-thoracotomy approach may be used for mitral valve repair without compromising clinical outcomes. Compared with conventional sternotomy, there is an increased distance to the cardiac structures from the mini-thoracotomy incision, which makes certain technical acts more demanding. One particular challenge is hemostasis at the antegrade cardioplegia cannula site. We propose a novel technique to remove an antegrade cardioplegia cannula using the COR-KNOT system. This technique negates the need for tying with a knot pusher and reduces the risk of aortic injury and troublesome bleeding.
ISSN:1556-9845
1559-0879
DOI:10.1177/155698451701200214