Histopathologic findings in a novel decellularized pulmonary homograft: An autopsy study

Friedhelm Sayk; Inge Bos; Ute Schubert; Thilo Wedel; Hans H. Sievers

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.11.049

Histopathologic findings in a novel decellularized pulmonary homograft: An autopsy study

Friedhelm Sayk^*, Inge Bos, Ute Schubert, Thilo Wedel, Hans H. Sievers

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Abstract

Innovative valved conduits for reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract are desirable to overcome the risk of valve deterioration of conventional homografts. This study describes the histopathology of a novel decellularized pulmonary homograft (SynerGraft) implanted in the right ventricular outflow tract of a 60-year-old man 5 weeks before death. The histomorphology of this decellularized homograft showed integrity of its extracellular matrix and a gradual cellular infiltrate consisting predominantly of macrophages, resembling an early nonspecific inflammatory phase of recellularization without any signs of a specific immunologic interference 5 weeks after implantation. Whether this morphologic appearance precedes the desired repopulation with autologous fibroblasts remains to be established.

Original language	English
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	79
Issue number	5
Pages (from-to)	1755-1758
Number of pages	4
ISSN	0003-4975
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.11.049
Publication status	Published - 05.2005

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