Lung transplant graft salvage using aortic homograft for bronchial dehiscence. (5th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ram, Duvuru; Mathew, Geevarghese; Lewis, Christopher; McWilliams, Tanya; O'Carroll, Mark; Lund, Jens Teglgaard; Sibal, Amul Kumar
• Is Part Of: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Volume 31:Number 5(2020)
• Page Start: 664
• Page End: 666
• Publication Date: 2020-09-05
• Subjects: Aortic -- homograft -- Airway -- complication -- Lung transplant; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.1
• DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa173
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1569-9293

Abstract

Abstract: The use of aortic homograft in infective pathology is well described. Its use in the repair of post-transplant airway complications has been seldom reported. Herein, we report our experience with the successful use of aortic homograft in the management of post-transplant large airway complications in two patients. Abstract : Major airway complications (ACs) following lung transplantation are uncommon but contribute to significant morbidity and mortality [1].