Abstract:
Axillary artery cannulation is a safe, feasible and
reliable method for acute type A dissection repair.
Axillary artery cannulation has several advantages,
including antegrade perfusion of the aorta and selective
unilateral perfusion of brain. With increased preference
of this technique, problems and complication are more
commonly encountered. We report right shoulder
dislocation as an unusual complication of axillary
cannulation in this letter.
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) via the axillary
artery has become an alternative perfusion site,
especially in acute aortic dissections.[1] The
complications of axillary artery cannulation
include embolization, brachial plexus injury, wound
hematomas, and infection.[1-3] We report the case of a
right shoulder dislocation as an unusual complication
of axillary cannulation.
