Publications by authors named "Tim Icenogle"
Intraperitoneal pocket for left ventricular assist device placement.
J Heart Lung Transplant
July 2003
Background: Implantation of the HeartMate Implanted Pneumatic or Vented Electric Ventricular Assist Device requires that the pump be implanted either in the peritoneal cavity or in the abdominal wall. Both sites have been problematic.
Methods: We describe a new technique in which an intraperitoneal pocket is created, using Gore-Tex Dual Mesh Plus Biomaterial with Holes, to contain the ventricular assist device.