Abstract
Several cannulation sites alternative to the ascending aorta, such as femoral, right
axillary, carotid, innominate artery, and, less commonly, apical sites, have been
proposed. Cannulation of the right subclavian artery, through sternotomy, is one possible
means of establishing cardiopulmonary bypass, hence avoiding a second surgical incision.
In our experience, cardiopulmonary bypass flow was adequate and circulatory arrest
with antegrade cerebral perfusion was successfully performed in all cases. There was
no in-hospital mortality.
Keywords
aortic dissection - cannulation - right subclavian artery cannulation
