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Venous Cannula Obstruction by Embolus During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit Royal Adelaide Hospital Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
For reprint information contact: Ashutosh A Hardikar, MCh Tel: 61 8 8222 5296 Fax: 61 8 8222 5962 email: a_hardikar{at}hotmail.com Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Level 4, East Wing, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.

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.