Simplified technique for retrograde cerebral perfusion during repair of distal aortic arch and proximal descending thoracic aorta.
Lesions of distal aortic arch and proximal descending thoracic aorta require a posterolateral thoracotomy approach and total circulatory arrest. Retrograde cerebral perfusion through the superior vena cava is technically difficult in such situations. We describe a simplified technique for delivery of retrograde cerebral perfusion through the left internal jugular vein.
Choudhary
Shiv Kumar
SK
Cardiothoracic Center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. shivchoudhary@hotmail.com
Joshi
Raja
R
Bhan
Anil
A
Venugopal
Panangipalli
P
D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001921:Brain; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D010477:Perfusion / Q000379:methods*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods