Dacron Tube Securing in Thoracic Surgery: Technique and Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Standard Technique

After thoracic replacement, the Dacron tube is sutured to the remaining bronchial and cardiac structures.

Cardiopulmonary Bypass Option

The surgical team may use cardiopulmonary bypass, suturing a tube to the aortic arch, left lower pulmonary artery, and pulmonary artery to redirect blood flow. The aorta and main pulmonary artery are cross-clamped while the heart is maintained on a heart-lung machine.