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Cannulation of the aorta in organ donors with aortic and caval injuries at the time of procurement
Author(s) -
Molmenti Ernesto P.,
Molmenti Hebe,
Marubashi Shigeru,
Sanchez Edmund Q.,
Gogel Brian,
Goldstein Robert M.,
Levy Marlon F.,
Fasola Carlos G.,
Gonwa Thomas A.,
Klintmalm Goran B.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
pediatric transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1399-3046
pISSN - 1397-3142
DOI - 10.1034/j.1399-3046.2001.00016.x
Subject(s) - medicine , organ procurement , aorta , perfusion , inferior vena cava , aortic repair , vena cava , surgery , cardiology , transplantation
Injuries sustained by major vessels during procurement pose a major threat to organ viability. Aortic and inferior vena cava lacerations produce rapid hemorrhage associated with hypoperfusion and ischemic damage. We describe a technique that will prevent such damage in the event of vascular mishaps.