Reconstruction of Donor Anomalous Pulmonary Vein During Lung Transplantation.

Abstract

Pulmonary vein anomalies are rare but can complicate lung transplantation, especially if unrecognized during the lung procurement operation. We describe a case of a partial anomalous pulmonary venous return of a donor lung detected at the time of transplant reperfusion. The anomalous donor right upper pulmonary vein was successfully connected to the recipient atrial cuff using a bovine pericardium conduit constructed with a vascular stapler. This reconstruction has been durable and has remained patent for over 5 years.