Simultaneous upper and lower body perfusion using hypothermia during thoracoabdominal aortic surgery
Abstract Background In open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair, we have been performing vascular reconstruction under moderate to deep hypothermia and assisted circulation using simultaneous upper and lower body perfusion. This method is effective for protecting the spinal cord and the b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02439-3 |