NYMC Faculty Publications
Heart Transplantation Using Manubrium-Sparing Sternotomy for Sternal Re-Entry
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1111/jocs.17071
Journal Title
Journal of Cardiac Surgery
First Page
5643
Last Page
5645
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2022
Department
Surgery
Second Department
Medicine
Abstract
We report a technique of heart transplantation performed by manubrium-sparing sternotomy for challenging re-entry after minimally invasive left ventricular assist device insertion. A T-shaped, manubrium-sparing sternotomy was performed using an oscillating saw up to the first intercostal space. After cardiopulmonary bypass was established via the right axillary artery and percutaneous venous cannulation of the right jugular and femoral vein, the outflow graft was ligated and divided via a left thoracotomy. All anastomoses were performed with a standard technique with an excellent exposure and outcome.
Recommended Citation
Ohira, S., Spielvogel, D., Lanier, G. M., & Kai, M. (2022). Heart Transplantation Using Manubrium-Sparing Sternotomy for Sternal Re-Entry. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 37 (12), 5643-5645. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocs.17071