A Novel Arterial Cannulation Technique for Selective Regional Cerebral Perfusion

A selective regional cerebral perfusion has been widely adopted for brain protection in neonatal or infant aortic arch surgeries. The anastomosis of the small polytetrafluoroethylene tube graft to the innominate artery has been used for the selective regional cerebral perfusion in many institutions. We have developed a specially designed cannula tip that allows bidirectional blood flow and provides secure positioning of the polytetrafluoroethylene tube graft at the innominate artery. Innominate artery cannulation using this device reduces arterial clamping time and permits us to perform the arterial cannulation in a much easier and secure manner. (C) 2017 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons