The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 36, 226-227, Copyright © 1983 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Simplified aortic cannulation
R Garcia-Rinaldi, GD Vaughan 3d, JM Revuelta, JJ Goiti and C Gomez-Duran
Cannulation of the ascending aorta for cardiopulmonary bypass can be
complicated by excessive bleeding or improper (too low) placement. A simple
method of cannulation that avoids these problems is presented. This
technique has been utilized in more than 1,000 patients without untoward
complications.