Organ donor with complete situs inversus. Case report and review of the literature

Ann Transplant. 2006;11(1):43-6.

Abstract

Complete situs inversus (SI) is a very rare anomaly characterized by the total inversion of all abdominal and thoracic organs. SI has been traditionally considered an absolute contraindication for liver and heart transplantation. We report a case of a donor with complete SI diagnosed at the time of organ recovery and we review the literature concerning this anomaly and organ transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Heart Valves / transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation / methods*
  • Male
  • Nephrectomy / methods
  • Situs Inversus*
  • Tissue Donors*
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / methods
  • Treatment Outcome