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Because a mechanical aortic valve is a contraindication for the implantation of left ventricular assist device, complicated additional procedures such as a replacement with a bioprosthesis and a closure of the left ventricular outflow tract are required to implant the device. Among such procedures, a sandwich plug technique using vascular clips is one of the simple and feasible procedures. However, this technique requires an off-label use of vascular clips within the aorta that could be associated with a risk of dislodgement and embolization. Thus, we developed a modified sandwich technique without using vascular clips, where the valve leaflets were fixed in the closed position using felt patches and sutures instead of vascular clips. This modified technique is a simple and secure method to close the mechanical aortic valve with the minimum use of artificial materials.
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Ishigaki, T., Wakasa, S. A simple closure method for a mechanical aortic valve in left ventricular assist device implantation. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 70, 677–679 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-022-01812-8
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