The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon
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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Dec 2010
Comparative StudyPeripheral versus central cannulation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a comparison of limb ischemia and transfusion requirements.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be instituted centrally, through the right atrium and ascending aorta, or peripherally, most commonly using the femoral artery and vein. We sought to investigate the impact of the mode of cannulation on the incidence of limb ischemia, perfusion and overall morbidity. ⋯ Our results suggest that there is comparable tissue perfusion and limb ischemia with both cannulation techniques. Central cannulation is associated with a higher incidence of bleeding, higher transfusion rates, a greater need for reoperation and greater resource utilization. Therefore, peripheral cannulation is safe and may be advantageous in certain clinical scenarios.
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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · Dec 2010
Case ReportsResection of giant typical carcinoid tumor with cardiopulmonary bypass support.
Carcinoids, defined as well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors, are classified as typical or atypical based on their microscopic pathological features. Typical carcinoids have a favorable prognosis after complete resection, with 10-year survival rates of up to 90%. We present the surgical strategy used to achieve a left pneumonectomy and the indications for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support in a patient with a huge typical carcinoid tumor.