Simple technique of left heart bypass.

Lick, S D; Conti, V R; Zwischenberger, J B; Kurusz, M · Ann Thorac Surg · 1996

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Left heart bypass is typically established by left atrial appendage cannulation. We report a technique using inferior pulmonary vein cannulation, which is technically simpler. We have used this technique in 20 cases with reliable venous inflow.

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