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. 1983 Sep;157(3):261-4.

Techniques for combined procurement of hearts and kidneys with satisfactory early function of renal allografts

B W Shaw Jr, J T Rosenthal, B F Griffith, R L Haresty, B Broznik, T Hakala, H T Bahnson, T E Starzl

Techniques for combined procurement of hearts and kidneys with satisfactory early function of renal allografts

B W Shaw Jr et al. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1983 Sep.

Abstract

Methods for combination of donor nephrectomy with donor cardiectomy are outlined. The satisfactory early function of 29 of 34 transplanted kidneys harvested with these techniques supports their wider application and should encourage their wider acceptance.

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Fig. 1
Origin and distribution of kidneys procured with heart.
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Fig. 2
Results following transplantation of kidneys procured with hearts.
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