Heterotopic heart transplantation as a left ventricular biological assistance: a new two-stage method proposal
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc; 35 (6), 2020
Abstract Since Barnard's first heterotopic heart transplant in 1974, Copeland's method has been the greatest contribution to heterotopic transplants but has the drawback of donor's right ventricular atrophy. This new method proposes a modification in the anastomosis of the superior vena cava aiming to pr...