Removal of arterial lines and devices from the ascending aorta in cardiac surgery patients.
The use of monitoring or device lines through the ascending aorta may be necessary for a variety of clinical situations. The technique provided in this article allows percutaneous closure of these entry sites with a closed chest.
From the *Divisions of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA USA; and †Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA USA.
Derek R
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Brinster
Shideh
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Chinichian
D001011:Aorta; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011184:Postoperative Period