A new technique for dissection of the pulmonary vessels.

The conventional method for dissection of the pulmonary artery and vein has been described repeatedly [1-4]. However these sources have only presented dissection of the sheaths of vessels by exfoliation [1-3]. This article describes a new technique for the safe and rapid dissection of these vessels. (Ann Thorac Surg 2011; 92: 1530-1) (C) 2011 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons