Resection of the Carina and Main-Stem Bronchi with the Use of Extracorporeal Circulation

Bluntly traumatic tracheal transection: usefulness of percutaneous cardiopulmonary support for maintenance of gas exchange

“…One of the reasons for the absence of complications may have been the shortness of the PCPS running time. Woods et al [8] reported that the complications of extracorporeal perfusion were related to its duration. If there are no other cardiopulmonary problems, ventilatory support by PCPS should be necessary only for a short period during which the airway is re-established.…”

Peripheral Cardiopulmonary Bypass under Local Anaesthesia for Tracheal Tumour Resection

“…The use of extracorporeal circulation to support cardiopulmonary function during resection of a primary tracheal tumour was initially reported in 1961 [3] but other reports with successful outcomes followed [4][5][6]. This technique provides a method of maintaining gas exchange allowing time for resection and good surgical access even if complete tracheal obstruction occurs [4,7].…”

Efficacy of peritoneal oxygenation using a novel artificial oxygen carrier (TRM-645) in a rat respiratory insufficiency model

“…Moreover, the Sham group showed cardiac arrest 5 min after pneumothorax and percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS) have been used for blood gas exchange when the oxygenation of blood by a respirator was not suffi cient or when the excessive use of a respirator was not desirable because of the possibility of the destruction of normal lung tissues. [3][4][5][6][7][8] However, intravenacaval blood gas exchange devices result in many complications and require systemic administration of heparin. Moreover, the proper control of these devices is complicated.…”