title: Modified technique for heterotopic implantation of a right ventricular outflow tract conduit.
abstract: This article describes a modified technique of side-to-side proximal connection of a conduit during heterotopic implantation in the right ventricular outflow tract. It results in a better geometry of the right ventricular outflow and avoids distortion of the valve annulus, especially when the newer generation of straight xenografts are used.
authors.affiliation: Division of Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland. hitendu.dave@kispi.unizh.ch
authors.forename: Hitendu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dave
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dodge-Khatami
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kadner
authors.forename: René
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Prêtre
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D002417:Cattle; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000637:transplantation; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D011665:Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014183:Transplantation, Heterologous; D014694:Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*