Modification of a stented bovine jugular vein conduit (melody valve) for surgical mitral valve replacement.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.02.101.
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Abstract
We report the use of a Melody valve as a surgical implant in the mitral position in 2 infants, one with severe mitral regurgitation and another with mitral stenosis, where other prostheses are not small enough to be implanted in the mitral position nor expandable as the child grows.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Jugular Veins
- Mitral Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Stents