title: Transcutaneous axillary artery cannulation.
abstract: The axillary artery may be an alternative cannulation site for patients with diffused atherosclerosis, aortic dissection, and aneurysm. There are different techniques for axillary artery cannulation that can be performed easily with a transcutaneous approach. Small incision necessity, less dissection, and good wound healing are other advantages of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, GATA Haydarpasa Military Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. nkucukarslan@gata.edu.tr
authors.forename: Nezihi
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kucukarslan
authors.forename: Mehmet
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yilmaz
authors.forename: Mutasim
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sungun
authors.forename: Ahmet Turan
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Yilmaz
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001366:Axillary Artery; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin