Routine continuous perfusion for aortic arch reconstruction in the neonate.
Continuous perfusion has evolved over the past 15 years as a viable cerebral protection strategy for neonatal aortic arch reconstruction. It presents an attractive alternative to deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. However, because of its relatively recent development, a standardized technique for its application is lacking. Here we describe our approach for continuous perfusion for repairs of the aortic arch based on experience with over 700 cases.
Malhotra
Sunil P
SP
Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
Hanley
Frank L
FL
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D020208:Brain Injury, Chronic / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures