Heart transplantation for corrected transposition of the great vessels

J Card Surg. 1990 Jun;5(2):102-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.1990.tb00746.x.

Abstract

Orthotopic heart transplantation was performed in a patient with corrected transposition of the great vessels. Technical modifications were necessary to be able to transplant a normal heart in this patient. The surgical technique is illustrated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Aorta / surgery
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / surgery
  • Heart Failure / surgery
  • Heart Transplantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / surgery*