Abstract |
The removal of an aortic cannula at the termination of cardiopulmonary bypass is occasionally associated with complications like bleeding, atheroembolism and dissection. An alternative method to decannulate using a side-biting non-crushing clamp is suggested to mitigate against these complications.
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Authors | Maninder S Kalkat, Jitender M Parmar |
Journal | Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals
(Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann)
Vol. 13
Issue 1
Pg. 88-9
(Mar 2005)
ISSN: 0218-4923 [Print] England |
PMID | 15793063
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aorta
(surgery)
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Catheterization
(methods)
- Device Removal
(methods)
- Humans
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