Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  1997 Aug;30(8):747-751.

Experimental Study of Adjustable Pulmonary Artery Banding Device

• Hong YS
• Park YH

Abstract

We developed a subcutaneously adjustable new pulmonary artery banding device which can be easily tightened or released in patients with unstable postoperative hemodynamics. The banding device consists of stainless spring which is enveloped with PTFE, and polyvinyl catheter(5F). And the adjuster consists of another polyvinyl tube with forming cap. We mark transluscent polyvinyl tube 1mm each in length. 6 dogs weighing 15 to 25 kg underwent banding of descending thoracic aorta with the device. At postoperative 1 and 2 day, the device was effectively banded and released. Even 3 months later, we noted effective banding with some degree of vessel injury. The preliminary animal study suggests that this new device may be applicable in patient with excessive pulmonary blood flow.

Keyword

Banding; Prosthesis

MeSH Terms

Animals
Aorta, Thoracic
Dogs
Hemodynamics
Humans
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Polyvinyls
Prostheses and Implants
Pulmonary Artery*
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Polyvinyls