[Combined resection of the aorta in a T4 lung cancer under nonheparinized temporary bypass using Anthron tube]

A 63-year-old male had squamous cell carcinoma in the left upper lobe. CT scan suggested the invasion of the tumor into the vertebral body and the descending aorta. Left pneumonectomy and combined aortic resection under the temporary bypass using Anthron tube was performed. The bypass using Anthron tube provides us no systemic heparinization and the procedure is easy. So the danger of massive bleeding during and after the operation can be decreased and the operative time can also be shortened. This procedure may be a great help for carrying out the operation with combined aortic resection more safely and speedily.