Portal Vein Reconstruction With Interposition Cryopreserved Descending Thoracic Aortic Homograft

Improvements in chemoradiation have rendered more complex pancreatic cancers involving the portomesenteric venous axis amenable to surgical resection. Portal vein reconstruction (PVR) has thus become an essential component of the overall operative approach. For significant defects requiring segmental replacement, various conduits have been proposed, but the optimal repair remains unknown. Here, we present short-term results of the largest series to date using interposition cryopreserved cadaveric descending thoracic aortic homograft (CCDTAH) for PVR.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - October 21, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Jon Quatromoni, Ann Gaffey, Robert Swendiman, Robert Roses, Major Lee, Paul Foley, Ronald Fairman, Benjamin Jackson Source Type: research