Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2002; 50(2): 100-101
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-26689
Case Report
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Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage in Complex Congenital Cardiac Surgery

T.  Walther1 , V.  Tsang2 , D.  Hawkey2 , M.  de Leval2
  • 1Klinik für Herzchirurgie, Herzzentrum, Unviersität Leipzig, Germany
  • 2Heart Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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Publication History

August 8, 2001

Publication Date:
30 April 2002 (online)

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Abstract

Here, we report on a case of temporary neurological damage following conduit replacement from the right ventricle to pulmonary artery during which vacuum-assisted venous drainage was used. We will discuss the benefits and risks of this technique with potential arterial air embolism despite the use of arterial line filters. We will also make recommendations for avoiding such complications.

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Dr. Thomas Walther

Klinik für Herzchirurgie, Herzzentrum, Universität Leipzig

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04289 Leipzig

Phone: + 49 3418651421.

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Email: walt@medizin.uni-leipzig.de