Techniques of Reconstruction for Inadequate Donor Left Atrial Cuff in Lung Transplantation

Inadequate donor LA cuff is an infrequent but potentially serious complication in lung transplantation. Donor LA cuff reconstruction using donor pericardium or pulmonary artery remnant is a useful technique to salvage surgically marginal lungs without affecting early and late posttransplant outcomes. These lungs should not be excluded from transplantation.