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Peripheral cannulation. The femoral artery cannula was inserted directly into the common femoral artery. A multi-stage venous cannula was inserted using the Seldinger technique with the tip of cannula advanced to the superior vein cava under transesophageal echocardiography guidance. (1): arterial cannulation, (2): venous cannulation.
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There were no complications after 3 months and 6 months of follow-up (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3).
Postoperative images. (1): surgical scars at 3rd intercostal space, (2): temporary epicardial pacing electrodes, (3): pericardial and left pleural drains.
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There were no complications after 3 months and 6 months of follow-up (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3).