Retrograde cerebral perfusion via a superior vena caval cannula for aortic arch aneurysm operations

J S Coselli

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(94)90157-0

Retrograde cerebral perfusion via a superior vena caval cannula for aortic arch aneurysm operations

Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Jun;57(6):1668-9. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90157-0.

Author

J S Coselli¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

PMID: 8010828
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90157-0

Abstract

A simplified technique for reversed cerebral perfusion during hypothermic circulatory arrest for transverse aortic arch repair is described. Substantial clinical experience indicates the method is clinically safe.

MeSH terms

Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
Cardiopulmonary Bypass / instrumentation
Cardiopulmonary Bypass / methods
Catheterization, Central Venous* / instrumentation
Catheterization, Central Venous* / methods
Cerebral Arteries / physiology*
Cerebrovascular Circulation / physiology*
Heart Arrest, Induced / instrumentation
Heart Arrest, Induced / methods
Humans
Perfusion* / methods
Vena Cava, Superior / physiology*