Conduit-on-valve replacement of a degenerated mitral bioprosthesis with a bioprosthesis.
Explantation of a degenerated mitral bioprosthesis with reimplantation of a new bioprosthesis is time-consuming and can be associated with several life-threatening complications. We developed a technique to simplify this procedure and avoid the complications by attaching a new bioprosthesis supported by a pericardium-covered Dacron tube to the intact stent.
Chang
Jen-Ping
JP
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan, Republic of China. c9112772@adm.cgmh.org.tw
Kao
Chiung-Lun
CL
Tsai
Kuei-Ton
KT
Hsieh
Ming-Jang
MJ
Fu
Morgan
M
D001705:Bioprosthesis; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D018618:Echocardiography, Doppler, Color; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D015607:Stents; D013536:Suture Techniques
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible