Download PDF
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1983; 31(3): 156-159
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021967
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Composite Pericardial Monocusp Patch for the Reconstruction of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract. Clinical Application in 7 Patients

J. M. Revuelta, J. L. Ubago, C. M. G. Durán
  • Centro Médico Nacional Valdecilla, University of Santander, Santander, Spain
Further Information

Publication History

1982

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

  PDF Download  Permissions and Reprints All articles of this category

Summary

Right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) reconstruction with a new composite pericardial monocusp patch incorporating a sinus of Valsalva was performed in 7 patients. There was one hospital death. Follow-up ranged from 20 to 52 months (mean 25.4 months, cumulatively 206 patient months). Four patients have been recatheterized at an average of 6.5 months (1 to 12 months) after surgery. The average RVOT gradient was 9 ± 2 mmHg, and mean right ventricular end-diastolic pressure was 10 ± 5.5 mmHg. All except one have a competent pulmonary valve with normally functioning monocusp, and no thrombosis, calcification or aneurysmal dilatation.

Key words

Right ventricular outflow obstruction - Monocusp patch