Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009; 57(8): 449-454
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1186149
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Extracorporeal Life Support – Systems, Indications, and Limitations

C. Schmid1 , A. Philipp1 , T. Mueller2 , M. Hilker1
  • 1Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
  • 2Internal Medicine – Pneumology, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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received April 30, 2009

Publikationsdatum:
14. Dezember 2009 (online)

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Abstract

Extracorporeal life support is becoming increasingly popular with the miniaturization of the devices necessary for cardiac and pulmonary support. In the present report, the current systems, indications for placement and limitations are reviewed.

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