[MSB-06] Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Ventricular Assist Device Driveline Infections: A Single-Center Experience
Driveline infections endanger the final objectives of VAD therapy by disrupting patient autonomy, the chance of bridging to heart transplantation, and decreasing overall survival and quality of life. Management of DLI usually requires extended, repeated hospitalizations and intense outpatient care. Vacuum therapy and muscle relocation have emerged as essential adjuncts to treating DLIs. Surgical treatment modalities should be standardized.
Authors
- Mustafa Bahadır İnan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7766-3625)
- Ahmet Rüçhan Akar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5191-5505)
- Mehmet Cahit Sarıcaoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0378-8855)
- Zeynep Eyileten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3405-7139)
- Melisa Kandemir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2536-3820)
- T. Gul Altuntas
- Sadık Eryilmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8943-0831)
- Mukime Elif Sarıcaoğlu
Institutions
- Ankara University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2024.msb-06
- Primary Topic
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00