title: Aneurysmal dilatation without distal obstruction: a rare complication of valved bovine jugular vein conduit.
abstract: Valved bovine jugular vein (Contegra) conduit is considered a suitable choice for pediatric population with congenital heart defect requiring right ventricle to main pulmonary artery connection. Intermediate follow-up studies have shown the propensity of developing distal conduit stenosis and valve thrombosis. We present a rare case of aneurysmal dilatation of the conduit leading to valve failure requiring conduit explantation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric cardiology, National Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Ahmad Usaid
authors.initials: AU
authors.lastname: Qureshi
authors.forename: Abd-Elmoneim A
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Abbaker
authors.forename: Sivakumar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sivalingam
authors.forename: Haifa A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Latiff
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D005260:Female; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011664:Pulmonary Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Rastelli procedure; aneurysm; congenital heart defect; pulmonary valve