“…The tough membrane ensures a flexible, leak-tight connection to the graft. Indeed, grafts that are too long or too short can impose tension on the anastomosis [1]. However, ex vivo tests in porcine aortas showed resistance to pulling forces of 10 AE 4 N (Supplemental Material).…”
Section: Commentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(Ann Thorac Surg 2018;105:1558-62) Ó 2018 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons L ess invasive left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation became feasible with the miniaturization of the devices and is performed in many centers [1]. Less invasive nonsternotomy approaches for an LVAD implantation may reduce operative trauma and blood loss and may result in shorter hospital stays and reduced hospitalization costs [2].…”
This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the feasibility and short-term success of the proposed sutureless anastomotic device. Further preclinical studies are necessary to evaluate long-term durability of the anastomosis.
“…The tough membrane ensures a flexible, leak-tight connection to the graft. Indeed, grafts that are too long or too short can impose tension on the anastomosis [1]. However, ex vivo tests in porcine aortas showed resistance to pulling forces of 10 AE 4 N (Supplemental Material).…”
Section: Commentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(Ann Thorac Surg 2018;105:1558-62) Ó 2018 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons L ess invasive left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation became feasible with the miniaturization of the devices and is performed in many centers [1]. Less invasive nonsternotomy approaches for an LVAD implantation may reduce operative trauma and blood loss and may result in shorter hospital stays and reduced hospitalization costs [2].…”
This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the feasibility and short-term success of the proposed sutureless anastomotic device. Further preclinical studies are necessary to evaluate long-term durability of the anastomosis.
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