Valve placement in the ventricular apex for complicated left ventricular outflow obstruction.
Successful correction of severe valvular calcific aortic stenosis is described in which a stented porcine aortic heterograft was placed in the ventricular apex. Creation of a double outlet is a valid alternative approach to relieve left ventricular hypertension, and indication for such a procedure may be encountered unexpectedly. Intramyocardial placement of a durable tissue valve provides a simple and effective option for the cardiac surgeon.
D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000637:transplantation*; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D013552:Swine; D014183:Transplantation, Heterologous
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates