Affiliation:
1. Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit Royal Adelaide Hospital Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Abstract
During a routine mitral valve repair with coronary revascularization in a 65-year-old man, venous return was suddenly interrupted. The venous cannula was rapidly removed, revealing a large thrombus obstructing its lumen. Prompt recognition of the problem and replacement of the venous cannula resulted in uneventful recovery of the patient.
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine,General Medicine,Surgery