• The heart surgery forum · Aug 2012

    Case Reports

    Near-infrared spectroscopy-detected cerebral ischemia resolved by cannulation of an axillo-femoral graft during surgical repair of type A aortic dissection.

    • Marco Agostini, Vincenzo Di Gregorio, Marco Bertora, Carla Avallato, and Alessandro Locatelli.
    • Cardiovascular Department, Santa Croce Hospital, Cuneo, Italy. agostini.m@ospedale.cuneo.it
    • Heart Surg Forum. 2012 Aug 1;15(4):E221-3.

    AbstractWe report the case of a patient who experienced near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-detected transient regional cerebral desaturation during cardiopulmonary bypass for an operation to replace the aortic arch. Prompt institution of additional flow through an axillo-femoral graft was associated with restoration of regional cerebral saturation. The aortic surgery had no neurologic complications. Promptness in detecting and restoring cerebral perfusion appeared crucial in avoiding prolonged cerebral ischemia and reducing the likelihood of adverse neurologic events.

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