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Smith Ngeve1, John A Kucera1, Seth E M Wolf1
1Congenital Heart Surgery Research and Training Laboratory, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
Abstract:
We report the first US pediatric heart transplant utilizing the XVIVO Heart Assist Transport (XHAT) system for donor heart preservation. An 11-year-old recipient successfully received a heart from a 27-year-old donor using hypothermic ex vivo perfusion. The transplant was uncomplicated, with excellent 6-month outcomes. This case highlights the potential of XHAT to expand donor access and improve preservation in pediatric heart transplantation.
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