A simple cannulation technique for perfusion problems in advanced aortic dissection

A simplified left atrial-distal aorta bypass for operative treatment of extensive dissecting. Type III, aneurysms of the distal thoracic aorta is reported. In this technique the lower part of the body is perfused through a large cannula placed into the true lumen of the several distal aorta. The indications and advantages of the method are discussed.