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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1983; 31(3): 183-184
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021975
Case Report

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Management of Massive Air Embolism during Open-heart Surgery with Retrograde Perfusion of the Cerebral Vessels and Hyperbaric Oxygenation

M. Toscano, R. Chiavarelli, G. Ruvolo, A. Macchiarelli, G. Scibilia, B. Marino
  • Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Rome, Medical School, Rome, Italy
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1982

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Retrograde perfusion through the superior vena cava was used in 2 patients who were injured by massive air embolism occurring during open-heart surgery. They underwent hyperbaric treatment immediately following completion of the intracardiac repair. Both patients made complete recovery and were discharged, with no defects attributable to the incident.

Key words

Cerebral embolism - Retrograde perfusion - Hyperbaric oxygenation