Adult congenital pulmonary valve replacement: a simple, effective, and reproducible technique.
Pulmonary valve replacement is a relatively uncommon operation in adults, with the exception of those patients operated on previously for congenital heart disease. We present a technique for pulmonary valve replacement and right ventricular outflow tract augmentation. It has been utilized in over 50 consecutive patients. This technique is simple, effective, and easily reproducible. The postoperative hemodynamics, echocardiographic data, and outcomes have been excellent.
Kogon
Brian E
BE
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. Brian_kogon@emoryhealthcare.org
Rodby
Katherine A
KA
Kirshbom
Paul M
PM
Kanter
Kirk R
KR
Lyle
Teresa
T
McConnell
Michael
M
Book
Wendy M
WM
D000328:Adult; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D004452:Echocardiography; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011665:Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D016896:Treatment Outcome