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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006;29:848-850
© 2006 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Cardiac transplantation following ACORN CorCap device implantation

^a Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, United States
^b Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, United States

Received 20 October 2005; received in revised form 16 December 2005; accepted 2 February 2006.

^_* Corresponding author. Address: Box 3043, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27703, United States. Tel.: +1 919 684 3243; fax: +1 919 684 8563. (Email: milan002{at}mc.duke.edu).

Passive ventricular restraint devices, such as the ACORN CorCap, have been introduced as a potential therapy for congestive heart failure (CHF). These mesh devices act as a mechanical support for the dilated heart. Due to incorporation of the device to the epicardium, concerns about the feasibility of reoperation following CorCap placement have been raised. This case illustrates that although technically challenging, reoperation for heart transplantation after CorCap implantation is feasible and safe.

Key Words: Congestive heart failure • Passive restraint device • Transplantation • CorCap

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