Rapid transfusion after aortic decannulation

H G Davtyan; R A Guyton

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(92)91352-a

Rapid transfusion after aortic decannulation

Ann Thorac Surg. 1992 Feb;53(2):351. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)91352-a.

Authors

H G Davtyan¹, R A Guyton

Affiliation

¹ Carlyle Fraser Heart Center, Crawford Long Hospital, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

PMID: 1731687
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)91352-a

Abstract

A technique for rapid transfusion after aortic decannulation is presented. This technique facilitates the repair of the aortic cannulation site in difficult circumstances.

MeSH terms

Aorta / surgery*
Blood Transfusion / methods*
Cardiopulmonary Bypass / methods*
Constriction
Humans
Suture Techniques