Surgical outcome after complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve: comparison between bovine jugular vein-valved conduit and monocusp-valve patch
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DOI: 10.1007/s12519-018-0169-z
Abstract: BackgroundThe prognosis of tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve (TOF/APV) without operation is poor. We evaluated the surgical outcome of TOF/APV in a single center.MethodsTwenty-two TOF/APV patients underwent complete surgical correction in our hospital.… read more here.
Keywords: valved conduit; pulmonary valve; monocusp valve; bjv valved ... See more keywords
Monocusp valve placement in children with tetralogy of Fallot undergoing repair with transannular patch: A functioning pulmonary valve does not improve immediate postsurgical outcomes
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DOI: 10.1111/chd.12670
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), use of transannular patch (TAP) may be required in order to relieve significant right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, subsequently resulting in pulmonary insufficiency (PI). The monocusp valve… read more here.
Keywords: undergoing repair; monocusp valve; transannular patch; repair ... See more keywords