Total orthotopic heart transplantation: an alternative to the standard technique

G Dreyfus; V Jebara; S Mihaileanu; A F Carpentier

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(91)91311-i

Total orthotopic heart transplantation: an alternative to the standard technique

Ann Thorac Surg. 1991 Nov;52(5):1181-4. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(91)91311-i.

Authors

G Dreyfus¹, V Jebara, S Mihaileanu, A F Carpentier

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hôpital Broussais, Paris, France.

PMID: 1953150
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(91)91311-i

Abstract

An alternative technique of total orthotopic heart transplantation is described. Complete excision of the recipient's atria is undertaken. Ventricular as well as atrial orthotopic transplantation is performed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / surgery
Heart Atria / surgery
Heart Transplantation / methods*
Humans
Middle Aged
Suture Techniques