Treatment of ventricular assist device driveline infection with vacuum-assisted closure system.

Abstract

Deep driveline infection is a serious complication after left ventricular assist device implantation. Current treatment strategies are associated with significant morbidity related to healing or relocation of the driveline tract. We present a case of deep driveline infection successfully treated with a vacuum-assisted closure system as a potentially improved alternative therapy.

• Authors: David D Yuh, Maryann Albaugh, Susan Ullrich, John V Conte
• Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery (Ann Thorac Surg) Vol. 80 Issue 4 Pg. 1493-5 (Oct 2005) ISSN: 1552-6259 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 16181898 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents

Topics

• Abscess (etiology, surgery)
• Adolescent
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Cardiomyopathy, Dilated (complications, therapy)
• Debridement (methods)
• Drainage (instrumentation, methods)
• Heart-Assist Devices (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Male
• Prosthesis-Related Infections (complications, drug therapy, surgery)
• Pseudomonas Infections (complications, drug therapy, surgery)
• Treatment Outcome
• Vacuum