Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2013 Feb;46(1):80-83. 10.5090/kjtcs.2013.46.1.80.

Experiences of Tracheal Procedure Assisted by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator

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  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea. csjung@amc.seoul.kr
  • 2Department of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

We report on the application of a venovenous type extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) in high-risk tracheal procedures in six cases consisting of five patients with tracheal stenosis. An ECMO should be helpful for preventing respiratory emergency during a tracheal procedure.

Keyword

Tracheal stenosis; Extracorporeal circulation

MeSH Terms

Emergencies
Extracorporeal Circulation
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Humans
Membranes
Oxygenators, Membrane
Tracheal Stenosis
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