Abstract:Objective: The gold standard procedure for pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is median sternotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass, profound hypothermia (18˚C) and circulatory arrest. We propose a modified technique to improve the quality of care in this patient population, based on an intervention previously used in aortic surgery. Method: In our modified technique, we cannulated the right axillary artery to allow antegrade brain perfusion while on circulatory arrest. In this retrospective study, we have reviewed the da… Show more
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