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Fig. 2

From: Innominate artery direct cannulation provides brain protection during total arch replacement for acute type A aortic dissection

Fig. 2

A The innominate vein was isolated and pulled caudally and the innominate artery (IA) was dissected. B A 14F or 16F pediatric arterial cannula was inserted directly into the IA in the direction of the right common carotid artery and secured with purse-string sutures. C The cannula was placed in the vessel at a depth of 4 cm to ensure that the proximal end was inserted into the right common carotid artery

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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