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Cannulation Of The Axillary Artery For Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Safeguards And Pitfalls., Michael C Sinclair, Raymond Singer, Norman J Manley, Ralph M Montesano
Cannulation Of The Axillary Artery For Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Safeguards And Pitfalls., Michael C Sinclair, Raymond Singer, Norman J Manley, Ralph M Montesano
Raymond L Singer MD
BACKGROUND: The ascending aorta is the customary site for arterial cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass. Favorable experience at our institution and elsewhere using axillary artery cannulation in treating type A aortic dissections has caused us to broaden our indications for using this site for arterial cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass.
METHODS: Medical records, operative notes, and perfusion records were reviewed in all patients in whom the axillary artery was cannulated directly or by a graft for cardiopulmonary bypass from January 1, 2000 through August 30, 2002.
RESULTS: Seventy-five patients underwent axillary artery cannulation during the 32-month interval. Eleven patients had ascending aortic …