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True aneurysmal dilatation of a valved bovine jugular vein conduit after right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction: a rare complication

Part of: Surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 July 2019

Tamer Yoldaş*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity, Sağlık Bilimleri University, Children’s Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
Utku A. Örün
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity, Sağlık Bilimleri University, Children’s Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
Sercan Tak
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity, Sağlık Bilimleri University, Children’s Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
*
Author for correspondence: Tamer Yoldaş, MD, Department of Cardiology, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity, Children’s Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Babür Caddesi Number: 44 (06080) Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey. Tel: +90 (312) 305 6570; Fax: +90 (312) 317 03 53; E-mail: tameryoldas@gmail.com

Abstract

Valved bovine jugular vein conduit is considered a suitable choice for paediatric population with congenital heart defect requiring right ventricle to main pulmonary artery connection. However, complications related to the use of this device have been reported, with conduit failure occurring mainly as a consequence of stenosis, conduit thrombosis, and valve regurgitation. We present a case of aneurysmal conduit failure of a valved bovine jugular vein conduit used to reconstruct the right ventricular outflow tract.

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Brief Report
Copyright
© Cambridge University Press 2019 

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