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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1985; 33(4): 259-260
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1014135
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Temporary Extraanatomic Subclavian-to-femoral Bypass. An Auxiliary Method in the Treatment of Aneurysms of the Descending Thoracic Aorta

P. Brücke, Ch. Gross, P. Hartl
  • First Department of Surgery, General Hospital, Linz, Austria
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1984

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Temporary Extraanatomic Subclavian-to-femoral BypassThorac Cardiovasc Surg 1985; 33(04): 261-261
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1014136

Summary

A new technique to perfuse the lower half of the body during clamping of the thoracic aorta is described. Viability of the visceral organs and the spinal cord is maintained using an extraanatomical 10 mm graft inserted between the right subclavian and the left common femoral arteries. The results in 21 cases are analysed. No hypoxic Organ damage was encountered. This simple technique probably adds to the safety of the patient undergoing surgery on the descending aorta.

Key words

Thoracic aorta aneurysm - New perfusion technique - Subclavian-femoral bypass

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