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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 23, 259-260, Copyright © 1977 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Needle suction of the aorta for left heart decompression during aortic cross-clamping

BJ Harlan, ER Kyger 3d, GJ Reul Jr and DA Cooley

Needle aspiration of the aorta is a simple, effective, and safe method of left heart decompression when the aorta is cross-clamped during coronary artery operations. This technique avoids cardiac incisions, and air embolism does not occur. We have used this technique in more than 300 patients without complications.




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