Transcutaneous axillary artery cannulation.
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.
Kucukarslan
Nezihi
N
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, GATA Haydarpasa Military Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. nkucukarslan@gata.edu.tr
Yilmaz
Mehmet
M
Sungun
Mutasim
M
Yilmaz
Ahmet Turan
AT
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
D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin