Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1996; 44(1): 46-49
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1011982
Case Report

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Carinal Reconstruction Under Veno-Venous Bypass Using a Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Bypass System

K. Horita, T. Itoh, K. Furukawa, Y. Katayama, H. Ohnishi, M. Natsuaki
  • Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Saga Medical School, Saga, Japan
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Publication History

1995

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

Abstract

We report two patients who underwent carinal resection and reconstruction for advanced lung cancer under veno-venous bypass. The bypass system consisted of a centrifugal pump and a hollow-fiber membrane oxygenator, and was established by percutaneous insertion of cannulas through the femoral veins using the Seldinger technique. This respiratory support system under veno-venous bypass was safe and useful for carinal reconstruction, providing a good visual field and adequate oxygenation. Although other standard accepted ventilation techniques can be used for carinal resection, veno-venous bypass is an alternative adjunct in cases involving difficult carinal reconstruction.