Unstented semilunar homograft replacement of tricuspid valve in Ebstein's malformation

Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Feb;59(2):320-2. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)00803-f.

Abstract

Tricuspid valve pathology in Ebstein's malformation requires replacement when it is not possible to repair or reconstruct this valve. In smaller children, in whom the right-sided atrioventricular valve is severely dysplastic and right ventricular volume is prohibitive, prosthetic replacement is not always possible. We report here on 3 patients who underwent stentless semilunar homograft replacement (top-hat procedure) of tricuspid valve for Ebstein's anomaly with good short-term outcome. This provides an attractive alternative in the management of a certain difficult subset of patients, avoids long term anticoagulation and probably is more durable.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Ebstein Anomaly / complications
  • Ebstein Anomaly / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Tricuspid Valve / transplantation*
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / complications
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / surgery