Isolated congenital tricuspid insufficiency associated with right-sided congenital partial absence of the pericardium.
A unique case of successfully treated congenital tricuspid insufficiency (CTI) associated with partial absence of the right pericardium is described, and the clinical implications are discussed.
Chatzis
Andrew C
AC
Department of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, Greece. achatzis@otenet.gr
Giannopoulos
Nicolas M
NM
Sarris
George E
GE
D000328:Adult; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium / Q000002:abnormalities*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014262:Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*