TY - JOUR
T1 - Cryoablation of arrhythmias from the interventricular septum
T2 - Initial experience with a new biventricular approach
AU - Krafchek, J.
AU - Lawrie, G. M.
AU - Wyndham, C. R C
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 1986
Y1 - 1986
N2 - The use of cryothermy in addition to other newer surgical techniques has improved the outcome for patients undergoing operation for ventricular tachycardia. However, the depth to which the cryothermic lesions penetrate the myocardium may be a limiting factor in some situations. In an attempt to overcome this problem, we applied cryothermia from both sides using a new biventricular approach in five patients with documented interventricular septal foci. The advantages, disadvantages, and possible indications for the use of this approach are discussed, as are methods for avoiding potential complications.
AB - The use of cryothermy in addition to other newer surgical techniques has improved the outcome for patients undergoing operation for ventricular tachycardia. However, the depth to which the cryothermic lesions penetrate the myocardium may be a limiting factor in some situations. In an attempt to overcome this problem, we applied cryothermia from both sides using a new biventricular approach in five patients with documented interventricular septal foci. The advantages, disadvantages, and possible indications for the use of this approach are discussed, as are methods for avoiding potential complications.
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U2 - 10.1016/s0022-5223(19)36058-1
DO - 10.1016/s0022-5223(19)36058-1
M3 - Article
C2 - 3951245
AN - SCOPUS:0022634471
SN - 0022-5223
VL - 91
SP - 419
EP - 427
JO - Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
JF - Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
IS - 3
ER -