Infant ECMO cannulation technique allowing preservation of carotid and jugular vessels

Tom R. Karl, Krishna S. Iyer, Shunji Sano, Roger B.B. Mee

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Abstract

A technique is presented for cannulation of the cervical vessels for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Reconstruction of the vessels can be accomplished after decannulation. Doppler ultrasound confirms patency after decannulation in most cases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)488-489
Number of pages2
JournalThe Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume50
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1990

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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