Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9945969 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Pediatric heart transplantation is the treatment of choice for end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy as for congenital heart disease with excellent clinical midterm results. It is a valid alternative to reconstructive surgery in borderline patients. However, further follow-up is necessary to evaluate the long-term side effects of immunosuppressants.
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Authors
Jan MD, Bruno MD, Ulrich MD, Stefanie MD, Rainer MD, Andreas MD, Joerg MD, Heinrich MD, Sabine MD,