Infant ECMO cannulation technique allowing preservation of carotid and jugular vessels.

Karl, T R; Iyer, K S; Sano, S; Mee, R B · Ann Thorac Surg · 1990

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Abstract

A technique is presented for cannulation of the cervical vessels for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Reconstruction of the vessels can be accomplished after decannulation. Doppler ultrasound confirms patency after decannulation in most cases.

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