Cannulation of the aorta in organ donors with aortic and caval injuries at the time of procurement.
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.
Molmenti
E P
EP
Baylor University Medical Center, Roberts Hospital, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
Molmenti
H
H
Marubashi
S
S
Sanchez
E Q
EQ
Gogel
B
B
Goldstein
R M
RM
Levy
M F
MF
Fasola
C G
CG
Gonwa
T A
TA
Klintmalm
G B
GB
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*