Extended experience with the double tunnel driveline technique in LVAD patients

• Published in: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
• Main Authors: Schibilsky, D, Haller, C, Krueger, T, Wendel, HP, Walker, T, Schlensak, C
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: 23.01.2013

Objective: Driveline infections are still a major problem in patients treated with intrathoracic cardiac assist devices. We recently described a long subfascial, C shaped course of the driveline (double tunnel technique), which led to low infection rates and improved management of driveline problems...