Abstract
CorMatrix is an organic extracellular matrix (ECM) derived from porcine small intestine submucosa and is used for pericardial closure and cardiac tissue repair. During explantation of a HeartMate II (Thoratec Corp, Pleasanton, CA) left ventricular assist device (LVAD) because of infection, CorMatrix was used to repair the left ventricular apex and aorta. Three months later, a HeartWare HVAD (HeartWare International, Inc, Framingham, MA) was implanted for recurrent heart failure. Excised apical CorMatrix samples showed cardiac tissue remodeling with viable cardiomyoblasts similar to native myocardium. Excised CorMatrix from the aorta showed organization of collagen and elastin similar to native aortic tissue.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | e239-e241 |
| Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
| Volume | 104 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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