Pancreatic Point of Desjardins: a unique tool to save lives
The pancreatic point or Dejard's point is a unique tool for saving the lives of patients suffering from aortic rupture. It allows you to restore blood supply to internal organs, thereby saving them from ischemia and necrosis. Let's look at what Dechard's pancreatic point is and how it is used in medical practice.
History of the creation of the Descharnds point The point was first used by the French surgeon Auguste Descharnds in 1935. At that time, open heart surgery was a very difficult and risky procedure that could lead to serious complications, including the death of the patient. Deshard created an operation that could restore blood flow through the carotid artery, which runs from the heart to the head. This has led to a significant reduction in mortality during open heart surgery.
However, as heart surgery has become safer, the Desjardins point procedure has become less popular. However, in recent years it has been revived again due to its advantages.
Current Use of the Dejaardne Point The Dejaardne point is currently used to rescue patients with fatal ischemia of the iliac and femoral arteries. In most cases, the cause is aortic rupture, when blood from the aorta enters the iliac artery, leading to ischemia of the intestine and other internal organs. If a patient does not receive medical care within a short time, fatal complications can quickly develop.
The first step in treating patients with aortic rupture is to restore blood flow. To do this, a Desjardin point is used, which is inserted through an incision in the groin. The point consists of a special tube that is inserted into the iliac and femoral arteries. The tube allows you to close the final part of the aorta and restore blood circulation.
The Deschardinne Point procedure is indicated for patients who have no other viable source of blood supply. Additionally, this procedure has a low risk of complications such as bleeding, intestinal damage, or inflammation.