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Ann Thorac Surg 1981;32:558-562
© 1981 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Clinical Performance of Microporous Polypropylene Hollow-Fiber Oxygenator

Kozo Suma, M.D.*, Takayuki Tsuji, M.D., Yasuo Takeuchi, M.D., Kenji Inoue, M.D., Kenji Shiroma, M.D., Tetsuo Yoshikawa, M.D., Jun Narumi, M.D.

From the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical College Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

Accepted for publication March 5, 1981.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Suma, The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical College Hospital, 2–1–10 Nishi-Ogu, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

A newly developed polypropylene hollow-fiber oxygenator was used from June, 1979, to July, 1980, in 100 patients undergoing open-heart operation. Adequate oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination were observed throughout perfusion in spite of a relatively low ratio of oxygen flow to blood flow. Plasma hemoglobin level was maintained low after long hours of perfusion. There were no complications related to the oxygenator during or after the operation. Because of its highly efficient performance as well as small size and easy handling, this oxygenator is being used routinely during open-heart procedures in our hospital.




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