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Situs inversus donor heart successfully transplanted
T Tkebuchava1, L K von Segesser, A Künzli
1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland.
Summary
Orthotopic heart transplantation using a donor heart with situs inversus is a viable option when standard donors are unavailable. This case report details the successful surgical technique and positive patient outcomes one year post-transplant.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Transplant Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Orthotopic heart transplantation is a life-saving procedure for end-stage heart failure.
- Donor organ availability remains a significant challenge in heart transplantation.
- Situs inversus, a rare congenital condition, presents unique challenges in organ transplantation.
Observation:
- A 62-year-old male patient required orthotopic heart transplantation.
- A suitable donor heart was identified from a donor exhibiting situs inversus.
- The surgical team proceeded with the transplantation using the situs inversus donor heart.
Findings:
- The orthotopic heart transplantation using the situs inversus donor heart was technically successful.
- The patient was discharged one month post-operation in good clinical condition.
- The patient remained in good health one year following the heart transplantation.
Implications:
- This procedure demonstrates that hearts from donors with situs inversus can be successfully transplanted orthotopically.
- It expands the potential donor pool, offering a viable alternative when conventional donors are scarce.
- The successful outcome suggests this technique is a reasonable option, improving transplant accessibility.