Small access (30F) clinical central venous smart cannulation: is it adequate?

Objectives: To assess the performance of 45F vs. 36F smartcanula in CPB with gravity drainage alone.

Methods: Twenty patients were randomly assigned to two groups receiving for venous drainage a smartcanula which is collapsed over a mandrel for trans-atrial insertion into the inferior vena cava and expanded in situ to either 45F or 36F.

Arterial grafting for myocardial revascularization: how better is it?

Purpose Of Review: Arterial conduits are becoming popular in cardiac surgery. Clinical studies and long-term follow-ups have proven that this technique provides satisfactory long-lasting results. The purpose of this review is to give an overview of the main articles from recent literature and compare the latest results.