8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
[III-PD03-02] Aortic arch repair in neonates using cerebro-myocardial perfusion
Aortic arch repair in the neonate is traditionally accomplished during a period of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. In order to reduce the potential damage of brain ischemia, selective, regional low-flow perfusion techniques have been introduced, suggesting favourable neurologic outcome. More recently, combined perfusion strategies of cerebral and myocardial circulation, using a Y connector on the arterial line, have been proposed in an attempt to reduce cardiac morbidity and mortality of complex arch surgery. An alternative and novel strategy for cerebro-myocardial protection in the neonate has been developed, where selective antegrade cerebral perfusion is combined with controlled and independent coronary perfusion. The early and mid-term outcome in neonates undergoing complex aortic arch using selective cerebro-myocardial perfusion will be presented to support the safety and efficacy of this novel perfusion strategy.