TY - JOUR
T1 - Three-region perfusion strategy for aortic arch reconstruction in the norwood
AU - Karavas, Alexandros N.
AU - Deschner, Benjamin W.
AU - Scott, John W.
AU - Mettler, Bret A.
AU - Bichell, David P.
PY - 2011/9
Y1 - 2011/9
N2 - We describe a new method of selective regional perfusion during arch reconstruction in the Norwood procedure. The strategy involves direct sequential perfusion of the coronary and splanchnic circulations coupled with continuous cerebral perfusion, while repairing the arch in a distal to proximal fashion. This technique provides the potential for decreased coronary and splanchnic ischemic times, which in combination with continuous selective cerebral perfusion may further allow for warmer operating temperatures and decreased overall bypass times.
AB - We describe a new method of selective regional perfusion during arch reconstruction in the Norwood procedure. The strategy involves direct sequential perfusion of the coronary and splanchnic circulations coupled with continuous cerebral perfusion, while repairing the arch in a distal to proximal fashion. This technique provides the potential for decreased coronary and splanchnic ischemic times, which in combination with continuous selective cerebral perfusion may further allow for warmer operating temperatures and decreased overall bypass times.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.03.122
DO - 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.03.122
M3 - Article
C2 - 21871325
AN - SCOPUS:80052811737
SN - 0003-4975
VL - 92
SP - 1138
EP - 1140
JO - Annals of Thoracic Surgery
JF - Annals of Thoracic Surgery
IS - 3
ER -