Heart transplantation surgery in children and young adults with congenital heart disease

Abstract Background Pediatric cardiac transplantation remains a surgical challenge as a variety of cardiac and vessel malformation are present in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Despite limited availability and acceptability of donor hearts, the number of heart transplantations remains...

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Published inJournal of cardiothoracic surgery Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 1 - 342
Main Authors Martens, Sabrina, Tie, Hongtao, Kehl, Hans Gerd, Tjan, Tonny DT, Scheld, Hans Heinrich, Martens, Sven, Hoffmeier, Andreas
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London BioMed Central Ltd 27.11.2023
BioMed Central
BMC
Subjects
Blood vessels
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular diseases
Care and treatment
Congenital diseases
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease
Genetic disorders
Heart
Heart diseases
Heart failure
Heart surgery
Heart transplantation
Heart transplants
Intubation
Morphology
Mortality
Patients
Pediatrics
Quality of life
Surgery
Surgical techniques
Survival
Transplantation
Young adults
Germany
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Summary:Abstract Background Pediatric cardiac transplantation remains a surgical challenge as a variety of cardiac and vessel malformation are present in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Despite limited availability and acceptability of donor hearts, the number of heart transplantations remains on a stable level with improved survival and quality of life. Observation As treatment options for CHD continue to improve and the chances of survival increase, more adult CHD patients are listed for transplantation. This review focuses on the clinical challenges and modified techniques of pediatric heart transplantations. Conclusion Not only knowledge of the exact anatomy, but above all careful planning, interdisciplinary cooperation and surgical experience are prerequisites for surgical success.
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ISSN:1749-8090
1749-8090
DOI:10.1186/s13019-023-02461-5