Prosthetic valve replacement in Ebstein's malformation: 30-year follow-up.

John, S; Rao, C · Ann Thorac Surg · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This report addresses a 42-year-old asymptomatic patient who underwent prosthetic replacement of his tricuspid valve 31 years previously for Ebstein's malformation. A ball valve prosthesis was implanted to replace the abnormal valve. Furthermore, he had concomitant closure of a large atrial septal defect with a perforated patch together with plication of the atrialized ventricular segment. The patient is asymptomatic, and it remains noteworthy that he has not been on coumadin for about 30 years.

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