A Multi-Institutional Experience With the CryoMaze Procedure

Gammie, James S.; Laschinger, John C.; Brown, James M.; Poston, Robert; Pierson, Richard N.; Romar, Linda; Schwartz, Kimberly; Santos, Mary J.; Griffith, Bartley P.

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.03.075

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“…Replicating the full Cox Maze lesion set with linear lines of ablation has been shown to be both feasible and clinically effective. A number of groups have reported excellent results with ablation-assisted Cox Maze procedures [665,682,[684][685][686].…”

Section: New Surgical Ablation Technologymentioning

confidence: 98%

2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: recommendations for patient selection, procedural techniques, patient management and follow-up, definitions, endpoints, and research trial design

Calkins

Kuck

Cappato

et al. 2012

J Interv Card Electrophysiol

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This is a report of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) Task Force on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation, developed in partnership with the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society (ECAS), and in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). This is endorsed by the governing bodies of the ACC Foundation, the AHA, the ECAS, the EHRA, the STS, the APHRS, and the HRS.

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Section: New Surgical Ablation Technologymentioning

confidence: 98%

2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: recommendations for patient selection, procedural techniques, patient management and follow-up, definitions, endpoints, and research trial design

Calkins

Kuck

Cappato

et al. 2012

J Interv Card Electrophysiol

1,465

680

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“…A number of groups have reported excellent results with ablation-assisted Cox-Maze procedures. 1301,1302,1303,1304,1305,1306 …”

Section: Section 12: Surgical and Hybrid Af Ablationmentioning

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2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Recommendations for Patient Selection, Procedural Techniques, Patient Management and Follow-up, Definitions, Endpoints, and Research Trial Design

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Kuck,

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et al. 2012

Heart Rhythm

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“…The Maze III procedure is highly effective; however, it is an extensive and time-consuming technique, which precludes its widespread application. A variety of other sources such as cryoablation, microwave, and radiofrequency have been used to create lesions similar to those used in the original 'cut and sew' technique [2][3][4][5][6].…”

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Prospective randomized comparison of left atrial and biatrial radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation

Wang

et al. 2009

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare, in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation (AF), the efficacy and safety of left atrial ablation with that of a biatrial procedure and to assess the risk factors for late failure of sinus rhythm restoration. Methods: Between January 2004 and January 2007, 299 consecutive patients underwent the radiofrequency ablation procedure for AF associated with concomitant cardiac surgery. According to a prospective, open, and randomized trial, 149 patients underwent left atrial plus cavotricuspid isthmus ablation (left atrial group), while 150 patients underwent biatrial ablation (biatrial group). The postoperative and mid-term follow-up results were compared between the two groups. Both univariate and multivariate analyses were used to assess the risk factors for late recurrence of AF. Results: There were seven in-hospital deaths (2.3%), including two in the left atrial group (1.3%) and five in the biatrial group (3.3%), and there were no differences in the incidence of the mortality and complications during the postoperative and follow-up periods between the groups. At discharge, sinus rhythm was maintained in 77.1% of the patients, including 78.2% of those in the left atrial group and 75.9% in the biatrial group ( p = 0.68). Follow-up was completed in 97% of the patients, with a mean time of 28 AE 5 months. At the latest follow-up, two deaths occurred in the biatrial group. Sinus rhythm was documented in 237 (85.0%) out of all the patients, including 85.2% (121/142) in the left atrial group and 84.1% (116/138) in the biatrial group patients ( p = 0.87). Using a multivariate analysis, a left atrial diameter of !80 mm ( p = 0.02) was an independent predictor for a late recurrence of AF. Conclusions: Both the left atrial combined with cavotricuspid isthmus ablation and biatrial maze procedure is safe and effective in treating patients with AF, with an acceptable sinus conversion rate, mortality and morbidity. A left atrial dimension of !80 mm was a significant predictor for a late recurrence of AF. #

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A Multi-Institutional Experience With the CryoMaze Procedure

Cited by 82 publications

References 21 publications

2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: recommendations for patient selection, procedural techniques, patient management and follow-up, definitions, endpoints, and research trial design

2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS expert consensus statement on catheter and surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: recommendations for patient selection, procedural techniques, patient management and follow-up, definitions, endpoints, and research trial design

2012 HRS/EHRA/ECAS Expert Consensus Statement on Catheter and Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Recommendations for Patient Selection, Procedural Techniques, Patient Management and Follow-up, Definitions, Endpoints, and Research Trial Design

Prospective randomized comparison of left atrial and biatrial radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation

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