Correction of truncus arteriosus using a fresh autologous pericardial trileaflet valve conduit

J Med Assoc Thai. 2002 Mar;85(3):380-4.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Heart Valves / transplantation
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pericardium / transplantation
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / surgery*