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Elsevier Science

Ann Thorac Surg. 1981 Apr;31(4):379-80. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)60974-5.

Intermittent venting of the left ventricle.

The Annals of thoracic surgery

I M Ross, T E Theman

PMID: 6971078 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)60974-5

Abstract

A technique is described for intermittent decompression of the left ventricle. This method provides all of the advantages of left ventricular venting while eliminating the hazards. The technique is most advantageous in coronary artery operations.

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