Orthotopic heart transplantation in a patient with persistent left superior vena cava

Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;18(6):554-6. doi: 10.5761/atcs.cr.11.01828. Epub 2012 Apr 27.

Abstract

We would like to discuss this rare case of an orthotopic heart transplantation in a recipient with an unknown history of persistent left superior vena cava.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Heart Atria / abnormalities
  • Heart Transplantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*