Ultrasonic Scalpel for Hemostasis in Pacemaker-Dependent Patients During Open-Heart Surgery.

Authors :: Talwar, Sachin
Sharma, Pranav
Choudhary, Shiv Kumar
Airan, Balram
Source :: Journal of Cardiac Surgery. May/Jun2010, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p357-358. 2p.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: We successfully used the ultrasonically activated scalpel to secure hemostasis in a temporary pacemaker-dependent patient following repair of Ebstein's anomaly. The advantages of using this modality are briefly discussed. (J Card Surg 2010;25:357-358) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *ULTRASONICS
*HEMOSTASIS
*CARDIAC surgery
*EBSTEIN'S anomaly
*DEPENDENTS
*MEDICAL care

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