Obstruction of the true lumen during retrograde perfusion of type I aortic dissections: a simplified solution.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-1980
Abstract
Retrograde perfusion of the false lumen in cases of type I dissection of the thoracic aorta may not permit reperfusion of the coronary arteries when the aortic cross-clamp is removed. We have employed a Y connector between the coronary perfusion outlet of the oxygenator and cardioplegia delivery system. This allows reperfusion of the coronary arteries through the ascending aortic graft. As cardiopulmonary bypass is discontinued, the true aortic lumen is reexpanded and the false lumen collapsed by forward flow of blood from the heart. The successful use of this system is described.
Volume
30
Issue
5
First Page
495
Last Page
498
ISSN
0003-4975
Published In/Presented At
Parr, G. V., Manley, N. J., Williams, D. R., & Montesano, R. M. (1980). Obstruction of the true lumen during retrograde perfusion of type I aortic dissections: a simplified solution. The Annals of thoracic surgery, 30(5), 495–498. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(10)61305-7
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
7436622
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article