Heterotopic cardiac transplantation and Batista operation

We report the case of an infant who was first seen with dilated cardiomyopa thy at the age of 3 1/2 months and 2 months later, successfully underwent h eterotopic cardiac transplantation in combination with partial left ventric ulectomy. The benefits of combining both procedures in such a young infant particularly with regard to containment of early graft dysfunction, reducti on of respiratory problems, and weight mismatch are discussed. (Ann Thorac Surg 2000;70:285-7) (C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.