Lung parenchymal sparing using cryopreserved allografts for pulmonary artery reconstruction

Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2011 Jan 1;2011(704):mmcts.2010.004952. doi: 10.1510/mmcts.2010.004952.

Abstract

This chapter details the indications, technique, and pitfalls of double sleeve resection with pulmonary artery (PA) replacement by a cryopreserved allograft. Both bronchial and vascular anastomoses are explained and intraoperative and postoperative allograft management are described, along with the pros and cons of each possible conduit for PA replacement.