Percutaneous implantation of pulmonary valves for treatment of right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction: a single-centre experience

Guccione, Paolo; Gagliardi, Maria Giulia; Calcagni, Giulio; Alvarez, A. Vázquez; Pongiglione, Giacomo

doi:10.1016/j.paed.2009.08.024

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“…Follow-up complications include stent fracture and endocarditis. 4 - 6 , 8 , 9 Stent fracture rates diminished after the practice of presenting became common place.…”

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confidence: 99%

First Melody® valve implantations in Africa

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Greig²,

Brown³

2015

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Congenital heart lesions involving the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) are a common problem in paediatric cardiology. These patients need multiple surgical interventions in the form of valved conduits over a lifetime. Surgical re-valvulation was the standard treatment option until the introduction of percutaneous pulmonary valves over a decade ago. These valves can be used to prolong the lifespan of conduits and reduce the number of re-operations. The Melody® valve (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN, USA) was introduced as the first dedicated percutaneous pulmonary valve. Percutaneous pulmonary valves can be implanted successfully and have the advantage of short hospitalisations. We describe the first three Melody® valve implantations in Africa.

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“…Follow-up complications include stent fracture and endocarditis. 4 - 6 , 8 , 9 Stent fracture rates diminished after the practice of presenting became common place.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%