Cardiopulmonary bypass/extracorporeal membrane oxygenation/left heart bypass: indications, techniques, and complications.

Full Abstract

Cardiopulmonary bypass has revolutionized the ability to provide cardiorespiratory support and has advanced the field of cardiac surgery. This invention has given surgeons the ability to perform many procedures that were not possible previously. The concept and development of cardiopulmonary bypass has been pioneered by numerous legendary surgeons. Cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and left heart bypass have revolutionized our ability to operate on the heart, great vessels, and aorta in addition to providing means of short-term support for reversible causes of cardiac and/or respiratory failure. The success of these approaches is dependent upon excellent communication between the surgeon, perfusionist, and anesthesiologist as well as constant vigilance and troubleshooting by the caregivers.

Author information

Author/s: Ailawadi, Gorav (G); Zacour, Richard K (RK);

Affiliation: Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, PO Box 800679, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0679, USA. gorav(-atsign-)virginia.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: The Surgical clinics of North America (Surg Clin North Am), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 89 (issue 4) : pp 781-96, vii-viii

Dates: Created 2009/09/28; Completed 2009/10/29;

PMID: 19782837, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/29/2009, IMS Date: )

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