Tricuspid valve replacement with a melody stented bovine jugular vein conduit

Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Nov;98(5):1826-7. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.12.070. Epub 2014 Oct 30.

Abstract

Atrioventricular valve replacement options are limited in infants and small children. The Melody stented bovine jugular vein conduit is being used with increasing frequency for percutaneous pulmonary valve replacement. The Melody valve can be serially dilated over time to accommodate the somatic growth of pediatric patients. We report the initial experience of using the Melody valve as a surgical tricuspid valve replacement in an infant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods
  • Cattle
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Jugular Veins / surgery*
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Stents*
  • Tricuspid Valve / surgery*
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / surgery*