Heart-Lung Transplantation: Technical Modifications to Simplify the Procedure

Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb;115(2):e63-e65. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.06.011. Epub 2022 Jun 20.

Abstract

Heart-lung transplantation is a mature therapy but has perioperative complications, such as phrenic nerve dysfunction and mediastinal bleeding. We report our technical modifications to simplify the procedure.

MeSH terms

  • Heart-Lung Transplantation* / methods
  • Hemorrhage
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation*
  • Mediastinum
  • Phrenic Nerve / surgery