Heparinless femoral venoarterial bypass without an oxygenator for surgery on the descending thoracic aorta

Heparinless femoral venoarterial bypass without an oxygenator has been used for surgery in 11 patients with aortic lesions requiring cross-clamping of the descending thoracic aorta. Mixed venous blood circulates in the lower half of the body and proximal hypertension is controlled. Surgical time is...

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Published in:	The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 73; no. 3; p. 387
Main Authors:	May, I A, Ecker, R R, Iverson, L I
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-03-1977
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aorta, Thoracic - surgery Aortic Aneurysm - surgery Aortic Diseases - surgery Aortic Rupture - surgery Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical - methods Femoral Artery - surgery Femoral Vein - surgery Humans Methods Middle Aged
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Summary:	Heparinless femoral venoarterial bypass without an oxygenator has been used for surgery in 11 patients with aortic lesions requiring cross-clamping of the descending thoracic aorta. Mixed venous blood circulates in the lower half of the body and proximal hypertension is controlled. Surgical time is not rushed, and the bleeding of heparinization is avoided. All patients are well.
ISSN:	0022-5223
DOI:	10.1016/s0022-5223(19)39917-9