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Pump pocket infection (PPI) is a refractory condition that can cause lethal complications in patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). We report a case of PPI after LVAD… Click to show full abstract
Pump pocket infection (PPI) is a refractory condition that can cause lethal complications in patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). We report a case of PPI after LVAD implantation for ischemic cardiomyopathy that was successfully treated with staged pump reimplantation into the left ventricular anterior wall with the pedicled omental transfer. Major modification of the pump implantation site might be a useful strategy for local infection control of severe PPI.
Keywords:
pump pocket;
pocket infection;
ventricular assist;
pump;
left ventricular
Journal Title: Artificial organs
Year Published: 2023
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Journal Title: Artificial organs
Year Published: 2023
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