title: Management of aortic cannulation site blowouts.
abstract: An alternative technique of handling the aortic cannulation site blowout is described. The cannulation site is excluded with a side-biting clamp. The area is excised. Pericardial patch is sewn in to cover the defect.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Szentpetery
mesh_terms: D001011:Aorta / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010496:Pericardium / Q000637:transplantation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery