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Assess the clinical role and anatomical considerations of newborn cardiac allotransplantation as a corrective intervention for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

October 9, 1986New England Journal of Medicine

Cardiac Allotransplantation in Newborns as Therapy for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

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LBLeonard L. BaileyLoma Linda University SNSandra L. Nehlsen‐CannarellaEast Tennessee State University RDRobin Winkler DoroshowChildren's National

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Clinical study demonstrates cardiac allotransplantation feasibility in newborns with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, highlighting a surgical pathway for otherwise fatal congenital malformations.

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Assess the clinical role and anatomical considerations of newborn cardiac allotransplantation as a corrective intervention for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Evaluated surgical morphology in newborns presenting with underdeveloped left-sided cardiac structures and aortic arch interruptions.
Analyzed pathophysiological dependence on systemic ductal blood flow to determine suitability and timing for cardiac allotransplantation.
Characterized the spectrum of fatal anomalies, including hypoplasia or agenesis of the left ventricle, aortic valve, and mitral valve alongside preductal aortic coarctation.
Identified that survival post-birth is completely reliant on temporary ductus arteriosus patency before inevitable circulatory collapse without surgical replacement.

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Bailey et al. (1986) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69daa50ca6045d71bfa3d663 https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm198610093151507

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Clinical study demonstrates cardiac allotransplantation feasibility in newborns with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, highlighting a surgical pathway for otherwise fatal congenital malformations.

Cardiac Allotransplantation in Newborns as Therapy for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

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Cardiac Allotransplantation in Newborns as Therapy for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

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