Branch patch for arterialization of hepatic grafts.
Arterial revascularization is essential for graft survival in transplantation of the liver. The "branch-patch" technique described herein simplifies this small anastomoses. Fifty-two pig and human transplants have been performed resulting in 100 per cent patency. This approach may also be suitable for other small arterial anastomoses.
D000818:Animals; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D013552:Swine