A counterpulsation technique for use during complicated aortic surgery with residual thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm.

Saiki, Yoshikatsu; Yoshioka, Ichiro; Tabayashi, Koichi · Ann Thorac Surg · 2008

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Mechanical circulatory support can be difficult for patients with thoracoabdominal aortic disease. We herein describe a counterpulsation technique using an intra-graft balloon pump that can be safely used in the setting of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm remaining immediately after aortic root and arch replacement coupled with coronary artery bypass grafting.

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