3D visualization technology for cardiac transplant planning in a patient with failing Fontan circulation

Authors

Madhusudan Ganigara, Advocate Health - MidwestFollow
Kathleen Osea, Department of Pediatrics, The University of Chicago
Ann B. Nguyen, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago
Narutoshi Hibino, Advocate Health - MidwestFollow
Michael G. Earing, Advocate Health - MidwestFollow
Stephen G. Pophal, Advocate Health - MidwestFollow

Recommended Citation

Ganigara M, Osea K, Nguyen AB, Hibino N, Earing MG, Pophal SG. 3D Visualization Technology for Cardiac Transplant Planning in a Patient With Failing Fontan Circulation. JACC: Case Reports. 2025;30(5):103132. doi:10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.103132

Abstract

Patients with complex single ventricle anatomy and failing Fontan physiology present unique anatomic challenges to heart transplantation. Cardiac computed tomography scans can be analyzed in a virtual reality environment to aid in understanding of the complex anatomy, perform virtual heart transplant, and help create virtual reality–assisted baffles. This paper presents a case that demonstrates the evolving role of advanced imaging and 3-dimensional virtual modeling in planning complex surgeries.

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Article