title: Cannulation of the aorta in organ donors with aortic and caval injuries at the time of procurement.
abstract: Injuries sustained by major vessels during procurement pose a major threat to organ viability. Aortic and inferior vena cava lacerations produce rapid hemorrhage associated with hypoperfusion and ischemic damage. We describe a technique that will prevent such damage in the event of vascular mishaps.
authors.affiliation: Baylor University Medical Center, Roberts Hospital, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Molmenti
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Molmenti
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Marubashi
authors.forename: E Q
authors.initials: EQ
authors.lastname: Sanchez
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gogel
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Goldstein
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Levy
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Fasola
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Gonwa
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Klintmalm
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000293:injuries*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D022125:Lacerations / Q000628:therapy*; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010477:Perfusion; D014684:Venae Cavae / Q000293:injuries*