Total pulmonary artery replacement with an Avalus‐Gelweave conduit in a patient with giant pulmonary artery aneurysm with pulmonary regurgitation. Issue 5 (16th March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Qian, Qi; Subbian, Senthil Kumar; Kofidis, Theo
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiac surgery. Volume 35:Issue 5(2020)
• Page Start: 1122
• Page End: 1124
• Publication Date: 2020-03-16
• Subjects: pulmonary artery aneurysm -- pulmonary artery replacement -- pulmonary regurgitation -- pulmonary valve replacement; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.412005
• DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14517
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-0440

Abstract

Abstract: Background and aims: Pulmonary artery aneurysm is a rare disease. A 59‐year‐old Chinese female was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary aneurysm with pulmonary regurgitation. She had a past medical history of hemoptysis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Methods: She underwent a successful total pulmonary artery and valve replacement with an Avalus‐Gelweave conduit. Results: The postoperative echocardiogram showed a 7 mm Hg peak gradient across the prosthetic valve. The patient's postoperative recovery was uncomplicated. Conclusions: A bioprosthetic aortic valve can be used in a pulmonary position to achieve a good gradient and avoid long term anticoagulation therapy.