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What is the procedure ligation laa? whether the laa tied with thread? can it be not separated in other day?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Can be, but not rec.: LAA is a relatively easy thing to clip or tie off. Like 15 minutes, but getting into the chest and back out, can be a big project, hours long. If someone needs an LAA clipped ,and the surgeon is already doing something else, it is a very easy add-on project.

Answered 2/4/2015

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