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Haroon Shakir1, Kathirvel Balasubramani1, Krishnan Ganapathy Subramaniam2
1Department of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Institute of Child Health, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
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.
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.
