Heterotaxy Syndrome With Malrotation of the Gut and Interrupted Vena Cava Does Not Preclude Safe Procurement of Multivisceral Graft. Issue 3 (6th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hartog, H.; Mirza, D. F.; Perera, M. T. P. R.
• Is Part Of: American journal of transplantation. Volume 14:Issue 3(2014:Mar.)
• Page Start: 724
• Page End: 728
• Publication Date: 2014-02-06
• Subjects: Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc -- Periodicals; 617.95
• DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12627
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1600-6135

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="ajt12627-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <p>We report the first successful procurement and transplantation of a multivisceral graft from a pediatric donor with polysplenic heterotaxy syndrome, including intestinal malrotation, midline liver with left‐sided gallbladder and an interrupted inferior vena cava with azygous continuation. Procurement of the graft presented a surgical challenge in the presence of above anomalies. Modified approach to standard organ procurement and minor technical adaptation enabled successful transplantation. In an era of severe organ shortage of pediatric multivisceral grafts, a valuable organ offer should not lightly be declined for reasons of anatomic imperfections that might be overcome.</p> </sec> </abstract>