title: Experiences of tracheal procedure assisted by extracorporeal membrane oxygenator.
abstract: We report on the application of a venovenous type extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) in high-risk tracheal procedures in six cases consisting of five patients with tracheal stenosis. An ECMO should be helpful for preventing respiratory emergency during a tracheal procedure.
authors: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea.
authors: Ji Eon
authors: JE
authors: Kim
authors: Sung-Ho
authors: SH
authors: Jung
authors: Dae Sung
authors: DS
authors: Ma
keywords: Extracorporeal circulation; Tracheal stenosis