Total orthotopic heart transplantation: an alternative to the standard technique.
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.
Dreyfus
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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hôpital Broussais, Paris, France.
Jebara
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Mihaileanu
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Carpentier
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AF
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000601:surgery; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000601:surgery; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013536:Suture Techniques