Alternative method for cardiac transplantation: surgical considerations and technical aspects

D J Aravot; F C Wells; S R Large; J Wallwork

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(96)81445-7

Alternative method for cardiac transplantation: surgical considerations and technical aspects

Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 May;61(5):1549-51. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(96)81445-7.

Authors

D J Aravot¹, F C Wells, S R Large, J Wallwork

Affiliation

¹ Transplant Unit, Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

PMID: 8633986
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(96)81445-7

Abstract

A simplified technique for complete orthotopic cardiac transplantation is described. The potential technical difficulties and surgical considerations are discussed.

Publication types

Clinical Trial
Comparative Study
Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

Adult
Cardiomyopathies / surgery*
Female
Heart Transplantation / methods*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myocardial Ischemia / surgery*