About The Study: In this case series, 19 patients underwent partial heart transplant, which appears to be a safe and feasible procedure that enables valve growth, representing a promising solution to overcome the limitations of current nongrowing valve replacement options. Careful follow-up and monitoring are crucial to support the continued expansion of this novel technique.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Joseph W. Turek, MD, PhD, MBA, email joseph.turek@duke.edu ,
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