<p>Hegar’s dilators are a set of innocuous instruments, which have found utility in various fields of medicine from gynecology to cardiac surgery. In this article, we document its role as a lifesaver in controlling emergency major vessel bleed, its role in unique technique of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) insertion and briefly review its other documented uses in cardiac surgery, showcasing its true versatility.</p>

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Hegar dilators in cardiac surgery — a versatile instrument

  • Haroon Shakir,
  • Kathirvel Balasubramani,
  • Krishnan Ganapathy Subramaniam,
  • Gopal Karunanithy Jaikaran,
  • Elilnambi Sundaramoorthy

摘要

Hegar’s dilators are a set of innocuous instruments, which have found utility in various fields of medicine from gynecology to cardiac surgery. In this article, we document its role as a lifesaver in controlling emergency major vessel bleed, its role in unique technique of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) insertion and briefly review its other documented uses in cardiac surgery, showcasing its true versatility.