Simplified technique for left heart bypass to repair aortic transection.
Described is a simple technique to use partial left heart bypass for repair of aortic transection. Left heart bypass may be instituted through the left thoracotomy incision without need for groin dissection or opening of the pericardium.
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Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver 80262.
D001011:Aorta / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D013908:Thoracotomy; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*