Correction of truncus arteriosus using a fresh autologous pericardial trileaflet valve conduit
Attanawanich, S.; Withurawanit, W.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 85(3): 380-384
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 12117030 Document Number: 6459
A fresh autologous pericardial trileaflet valve conduit was used in a 5-month-old infant for correction of truncus arteriosus. The patient recovered from the operation with satisfactory hemodynamics and post-operative echocardiogram at 3 months showed only mild to moderate pulmonary regurgitation. This technique is a useful alternative for correction in an infant with congenital heart disease who needs a tissue valve conduit. It may be more suitable than an aortic homograft by reason of unavailability of small homograft and limitation of organ donation.
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