Outcomes of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction in Children: Retrospective Comparison Between Bovine Jugular Vein and Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Conduits

Bovine jugular vein (BJV) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) conduits have been described as alternatives to the homograft for right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) reconstruction. This study compared RVOT reconstructions using BJV and ePTFE conduits performed in a single institution. The...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric cardiology 2021-01, Vol.42 (1), p.100-108
Hauptverfasser: Hirai, Kenta, Baba, Kenji, Goto, Takuya, Ousaka, Daiki, Kondo, Maiko, Eitoku, Takahiro, Kotani, Yasuhiro, Kasahara, Shingo, Ohtsuki, Shinichi, Tsukahara, Hirokazu
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Zusammenfassung:Bovine jugular vein (BJV) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) conduits have been described as alternatives to the homograft for right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) reconstruction. This study compared RVOT reconstructions using BJV and ePTFE conduits performed in a single institution. The valve functions and outcomes of patients aged 
ISSN:0172-0643
1432-1971
DOI:10.1007/s00246-020-02458-0