[A new technic of cerebral protection. Surgery of the aortic arch].
A new technique of cerebral protection during surgery of the aortic arch is described. It is based on electric perfusion of the carotid arteries with low temperature (6 degrees-10 degrees) blood. This requires the adjunction on the cardiopulmonary bypass of an independent heat-exchanger. The first results obtained in 6 patients showed perfect protection of the brain throughout the surgical procedure, with early recovery from anaesthesia and complete absence of neurological sequelae. There were no deaths.
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control
Nouvelle technique de protection cérébrale. Chirurgie de la crosse aortique.