Use of partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgery of descending thoracic aneurysm / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To summarize the experience of use of partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgery of descending thoracic aneurysm. Methods Thirty five patients were undertaken surgery of descending thoracic aneurysm using partial cardiopulmonary bypass and beating-heart technique in our hospital. The partial cardiopulmonary bypass includes left heart bypass (left atrial to femoral artery bypass), pulmonary artery to femoral artery bypass, femoral vein to femoral artery bypass. Results Only one patient died, the other thirty four patients experienced an uneventful recovery. There was no any complication related to partial cardiopulmonary bypass. Conclusion The use of partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgery of descending thoracic aneurysm can reduce and avoid the complications of nervous system and urinary system effectively.