Molmenti EP, Molmenti H, Marubashi S, Sanchez EQ, Gogel BM, Goldstein RM, Levy MF, Fasola CG, Gonwa TA, Klintmalm GB. Cannulation of the aorta in organ donors with infrarenal aortic pathologies.
Dig Dis Sci 2001;
46:2457-9. [PMID:
11713953 DOI:
10.1023/a:1012328020665]
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Abstract
Retrograde embolization of atherosclerotic arterial plaque remains a threat at the time of organ perfusion in elderly donors. In order to circumvent this potential procurement complication, we describe a technique with two variations. This technique allows for perfusion with UW solution without having to cannulate through severely atherosclerotic distal aortic walls.
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