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Correction of Absent Pulmonary Valve Syndrome Using a Pericardial Valved Conduit

Cardiovascular Thoracic Unit Department of Surgery 1 Pediatric Cardiology Unit Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand
For reprint information contact: Sukasom Attanawanich, MD Tel: 66 2 201 1315 Fax: 66 2 201 1316 Cardiovascular Thoracic Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.

Absent pulmonary valve syndrome in a 4-month-old infant was successfully corrected using a fresh autologous pericardial trileaflet valved conduit. He recovered from operation with only mild pulmonary regurgitation at 4 months postoperatively. This technique is an effective alternative for infants with congenital heart disease who need tissue valved conduits. It may be more suitable than the aortic homograft by reason of the shortage of small homografts and its lower costs.