Alternative method for cardiac transplantation: surgical considerations and technical aspects.
A simplified technique for complete orthotopic cardiac transplantation is described. The potential technical difficulties and surgical considerations are discussed.
Aravot
D J
DJ
Transplant Unit, Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Wells
F C
FC
Large
S R
SR
Wallwork
J
J
D000328:Adult; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000601:surgery*