Method for closing an atrial appendage

Details Method for closing an atrial appendage Method for closing an atrial appendage

1993-03-23

1994-04-26

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Material introduced into and removed from body through...

128898, A61M 3100

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053062345

ABSTRACT:
A method for operating on a heart is described. The method is directed to closing the passage between an atrium and its associated atrial appendage or completely removing the appendage. The method is structured to permit manipulation of the appendage without severing the sternum or ribs of the patient being operated upon. Rather, openings are made between the ribs to provide access to the heart for observation with a thoroscope and manipulation with appropriate surgical instruments.

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