Bipolar radiofrequency maze procedure through a transseptal approach

Stefano Benussi; Roberto Cini; Sydney L. Gaynor; Ottavio Alfieri; Antonio M. Calafiore

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.10.063

Bipolar radiofrequency maze procedure through a transseptal approach

Stefano Benussi, Roberto Cini, Sydney L. Gaynor, Ottavio Alfieri, Antonio M. Calafiore

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Abstract

We report how to perform a complete open-heart ablation with bipolar radiofrequency through a transseptal incision. The connecting left atrial lines were performed by inserting one jaw of the clamp through a stab wound in the posterior left atrium, beneath the right inferior pulmonary vein. Twenty-five patients underwent concomitant ablation with the described technique in three different centers. All the left lines were easily performed. No ablation-related complication occurred. At 11 ± 6 months, 80% of the patients were free from arrhythmias.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1025-1027
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	90
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.10.063
Publication status	Published - 2010

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Medicine(all)

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