Pericardial patch augmentation of anterior tricuspid leaflet in Ebstein's anomaly.
Although refinement of tricuspid valvuloplasty and plication techniques has opened the way to a satisfactory outlook for the majority of patients with Ebstein's anomaly, paucity of tissue in the anterior tricuspid leaflet may preclude successful valve repair. In this particular circumstance, a modified Carpentier repair of the tricuspid valve with additional pericardial patch augmentation of the anterior leaflet may result in a well-functioning monocusp tricuspid valve.
van Son
J A
JA
Herzzentrum, University of Leipzig, Germany.
Kinzel
P
P
Mohr
F W
FW
D004437:Ebstein Anomaly / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000601:surgery*