Abstract
A technique is described for exposure of the descending aorta, allowing separate arterial cannulation for perfusion of the upper and lower body during reconstruction of the aortic arch, maintaining continuous full-flow cardiopulmonary bypass to the entire body. This single technique is applicable to all aortic arch pathologies and allows an unhurried aortic reconstruction in an unobstructed field.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 418-421 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2013 |
Keywords
- descending aortic cannulation
- normothermia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine