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A Case for Re-Gifting

Authors :
Adam D. DeVore
Carmelo A. Milano
Richa Agarwal
Amanda C. Coniglio
Robert J. Mentz
Chetan B. Patel
Jacob N. Schroder
Source :
JACC Case Reports
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2021.

Abstract

Many patients die while waiting for a heart transplant. Therefore, it is vital that all suitable organs are used for transplantation. We present a case of an allograft that was transplanted twice and outline considerations regarding tissue typing, the impact of repeated ischemic time, and ethical considerations with allograft retransplantation. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)<br />Central Illustration

Details

ISSN :
26660849
Volume :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
JACC: Case Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....db272a08e1d695d5bbcbff01297baea0