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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Medical Device Innovation
  • Anatomical Engineering

Background:

  • Right atriotomy in cardiac surgery often requires femoral vein cannulation for extracorporeal circulation.
  • Standard cannulation techniques can sometimes limit surgical exposure and drainage efficiency.
  • Specific procedures like tricuspid valve surgery and septal defect repair present unique challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel shaped tube designed to connect the superior and inferior vena cava.
  • To facilitate efficient blood drainage from the superior vena cava to the inferior vena cava and extracorporeal circulation.
  • To enhance surgical conditions during specific cardiac procedures requiring femoral vein access.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a custom-shaped tube connecting superior and inferior vena caval orifices.
  • Utilizing the tube for blood drainage to extracorporeal circulation via femoral vein cannulation.
  • Application in cardiac surgeries involving right atriotomy, such as tricuspid valvuloplasty/replacement and atrioventricular septal defect repair.

Main Results:

  • The shaped tube effectively connects the vena cavae, enabling controlled blood drainage.
  • Improved surgical field exposure was observed during procedures utilizing the device.
  • Simplified surgical steps and a reduction in overall operation time were achieved.

Conclusions:

  • The shaped tube offers a valuable solution for blood management in specific cardiac surgeries.
  • This device enhances surgical efficiency by improving exposure and drainage.
  • It represents a significant advancement for procedures like tricuspid valve surgery and septal defect repair.