Tricuspid valve replacement with a melody stented bovine jugular vein conduit.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 25441796.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.12.070.
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Abstract
Atrioventricular valve replacement options are limited in infants and small children. The Melody stented bovine jugular vein conduit is being used with increasing frequency for percutaneous pulmonary valve replacement. The Melody valve can be serially dilated over time to accommodate the somatic growth of pediatric patients. We report the initial experience of using the Melody valve as a surgical tricuspid valve replacement in an infant.
Medical subject headings
- Bioprosthesis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Jugular Veins
- Stents
- Tricuspid Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency