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Interventions on residual lesions in patients with heterotaxy syndrome following orthotropic heart transplantation: A single‐center experience

Heterotaxy syndrome (HS) is a defect in lateralization which often results in complex intra and extracardiac abnormalities. Orthotropic heart transplantation (OHT) in HS involves intricate and individualized modifications to surgical… Click to show full abstract

Heterotaxy syndrome (HS) is a defect in lateralization which often results in complex intra and extracardiac abnormalities. Orthotropic heart transplantation (OHT) in HS involves intricate and individualized modifications to surgical technique. Post‐OHT outcomes are worse in patients with HS, however, the impact of post‐OHT residual lesions has not yet been characterized.

Keywords: residual lesions; orthotropic heart; heterotaxy syndrome; transplantation; heart transplantation

Journal Title: Pediatric Transplantation
Year Published: 2024

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