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Ashlyn Strickland1, Dafne Andrea Chianella1, Minoo Kavarana1
1Medical University of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston 29425, USA.
The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology
|June 28, 2023
Summary
ABO-incompatible (ABOi) heart transplantation was successfully performed in an infant using total exchange transfusion. This approach effectively reduced isohemagglutinin titers, enabling a positive recovery without signs of rejection.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Transplantation Immunology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Background:
- ABO-incompatible (ABOi) heart transplantation is a standard procedure for children under two years old.
- An 8-month-old infant with complex congenital heart disease required a heart transplant.
- The case occurred at the Medical University of South Carolina Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
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