Minimal access aortic valve replacement using minimal extracorporeal circuit.
A minimal extracorporeal circuit has been shown to decrease the transfusion rate, cardiac and neurological damage in coronary surgery. We describe in detail a technique for minimal-access aortic valve replacement using a minimal extra-corporeal circuit, and provide surgical and perfusion tips to maintain antegrade perfusion and a clear surgical field.
Southwest Cardiothoracic Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
Chanaka
C
Rajakaruna
Gerry
G
Webb
Mark
M
Bennett
Clinton
C
Lloyd
D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome