title: Novel technique of retrograde cerebral perfusion for descending aortic repair: direct cannulation into left internal jugular vein.
abstract: We performed descending thoracic aortic repair via posterolateral thoracotomy using retrograde cerebral perfusion with direct cannulation into the left internal jugular vein. No postoperative neurological dysfunction was observed. This patient was discharged without any adverse events.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center, 2135 Kariyasuka, Yamato-cho, Ichinomiya 491-0934, Japan. machapon@tg.commufa.jp
authors.forename: Masashi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Toyama
authors.forename: Akio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Matsuura
authors.forename: Ken
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Miyahara
authors.forename: Shunei
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saito
authors.forename: Masahiro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matsushita
authors.forename: Masayuki
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sugimoto
mesh_terms: D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001027:Aortography / Q000379:methods; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D050792:Circulatory Arrest, Deep Hypothermia Induced; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010477:Perfusion / Q000379:methods*; D013908:Thoracotomy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures