Method for closing an atrial appendage
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Apr 26, 1994
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Mar 23, 1993
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Mar 23, 1993
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A method for operating on a heart is described. The method is directed to closing the passage between an atrium and its associated atrial appendage or completely removing the appendage. The method is structured to permit manipulation of the appendage without severing the sternum or ribs of the patient being operated upon. Rather, openings are made between the ribs to provide access to the heart for observation with a thoroscope and manipulation with appropriate surgical instruments.
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