Ebstein's Malformation of the Tricuspid Valve: Short-term Outcomes of the “Cone Procedure” versus Conventional Surgery

Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 50 - 58
Published: Dec 18, 2011
Abstract
Objectives. We report our analysis of conventional surgery and the cone procedure for Ebstein's malformation (EM) of the tricuspid valve at a single institution. Previous conventional surgery for EM, including use of bioprosthetic valves, has inherent problems especially in pediatrics. The newer cone procedure aims to construct a funnel-like valve out of native leaflets, obviating problems with artificial valves. Methods. This is a retrospective...
Paper Details
Title
Ebstein's Malformation of the Tricuspid Valve: Short-term Outcomes of the “Cone Procedure” versus Conventional Surgery
Published Date
Dec 18, 2011
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
50 - 58
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