Abstract
Inadequate venous drainage may represent a major problem in operations on the descending thoracic aorta performed with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass. We herein describe an alternative technique of venous cannulation, which allows steady performances and high pump flows.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 569-570 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 67 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- Aorta
- Aortic Diseases
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Catheters, Indwelling
- Humans
- Vena Cava, Inferior