Pericardial patch valve in the tricuspid position in an infant.
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A 10-month-old infant with severe tricuspid valve disease due to staphylococcal bacterial endocarditis, underwent surgical replacement of the valve. The new valve was fashioned using an autologous pericardial patch. Over 3 years of follow-up, the new valve has functioned satisfactorily, with moderately elevated right atrial pressure.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cardiology in the young
دوره 21 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011