Innovative Heart Repair Technique Grows with Pediatric Patients, Study Reveals
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Owen Monroe underwent a pioneering partial heart transplant at 18 days old, which involved using living tissue that can grow with him, potentially reducing the need for multiple surgeries as he grows. This innovative procedure, documented in a JAMA study, has been performed on 12 other children since Owen's surgery and could benefit hundreds annually in the U.S. The technique also allows for "domino transplants" and "split-root transplants," maximizing the use of donor hearts. Owen's successful surgery and development mark a significant advancement in pediatric heart surgery and offer hope for children with similar conditions.