Cannulation of the aorta in organ donors with aortic and caval injuries at the time of procurement
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Molmenti, Ernesto P.; Molmenti, Hebe; Marubashi, Shigeru; Sanchez, Edmund Q.; Gogel, Brian; Goldstein, Robert M.; Levy, Marlon F.; Fasola, Carlos G.; Gonwa, Thomas A.; Klintmalm, Goran B.
- Source
- Pediatric Transplantation. Oct 01, 2001 5(5):378-380
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1397-3142
Injuries sustained by major vessels during procurement pose a major threat to organ viability. Aortic and inferior vena cava lacerations produce rapid hemorrhage associated with hypoperfusion and ischemic damage. We describe a technique that will prevent such damage in the event of vascular mishaps.