Aortic Leaflet Replacement with Fresh Autologous Pericardium: At 17-Year Follow-Up

Abstract

Fresh autologous pericardium is an alternative aortic valve substitute for children; however, the data were scarce and mixing. We presented a case of a 2-year-old boy who underwent right coronary leaflet replacement with fresh autologous pericardium and ventricular septal defect correction. At 17-year follow-up, the valve was in good condition and the patient remained asymptomatic without any medication.

Keywords

pericardium - aortic valve & root - heart valve surgery - pediatric

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