Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2918937 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Tetralogy of Fallot with atretic or absent pulmonary valve may require pulmonary valve replacement or reconstruction. We propose a technique of reconstruction of a trileaflet valve at the level of the pulmonary annulus using untreated autologous pericardium. Six cases operated upon, using this technique, had trivial pulmonary regurgitation with a median gradient of 24Â mmHg (18-38) across the newly created valve. This approach can be considered in cases with limited availability of more suitable alternatives.
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Authors
Shantanu MCh, Surendra K. MCh, Gauranga MCh, Mahendra MS, Ram K. MS, Mayank MS,