AI Article Synopsis
- A simplified method for arterial cannulation in small neonates and infants with narrow aortas or those needing ascending aorta reconstruction is introduced.
- It involves attaching a 3.5 mm graft to the innominate artery and using it to insert the arterial cannula.
- This technique enhances visibility and simplifies complex surgeries, plus it can be beneficial for starting ECMO or hybrid procedures after surgery.
Article Abstract
A simplified means of arterial cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass in small neonates and those infants with diminutive aortas, or requiring reconstruction of the ascending aorta, is presented. It involves suturing a long 3.5 mm graft to the innominate artery and inserting the arterial cannula into the end of the graft. This technique improves exposure, thereby greatly simplifying many complex repairs, and may be used for initiation of ECMO or for hybrid procedures in the postoperative period.
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