Decompression of the left atrial appendage after occlusion in cardiac surgery.

Report By: David R. McGowan - Medical Student
Institution: Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Date Submitted: 28th November 2010
Last Modified: 28th November 2010
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients undergoing occlusion of the left atrial appendage] is [decompression of the appendage better than not decompressing] at [preventing recanalisation between the appendage and the left atrium]?