Double aortic central cannulation for open thoracoabdominal aorta repair

Establishment of extracorporeal circulation during open descending and thoracoabdominal aorta repair is necessary in almost all patients. Full cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with peripheral cannulation and left heart bypass are the most commonly used circulatory support strategies and they effectively minimize the risk of visceral and central nervous system ischemia. However, both strategies are associated with significant drawbacks. In this video...