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Precise reconstruction of the aortic valve using glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium in new formula: a case report
BackgroundThe current study presents a novel and precise surgical technique for complete reconstruction of the aortic valve using...
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Ozaki procedure—re-construction of aortic valve leaflets using autologous pericardial tissue: a review
The Ozaki procedure has emerged as a valuable option for treating various aortic valve pathologies. This review article delves into the intricacies...
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Aortic valve neocuspidization using bovine pericardium for prosthetic valve endocarditis in a hemodialysis patient
BackgroundHemodialysis patients are at high risk for prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) because of the risk of bacteria entering with each...
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Long-term outcome of extensive mitral valve reconstruction with autologous pericardium and artificial chordae for treatment of destructive active infective endocarditis of the mitral valve
ObjectiveMitral valve (MV) repair is a well-accepted surgical approach for infective endocarditis (IE). In our hospital, extensive MV reconstruction...
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Novel Technique for Tetralogy of Fallot Repair with Transannular Patch Using Pedicled Own Pericardium
In the surgical repair of the tetralogy of Fallot with a narrow pulmonary valve annulus, the transannular patch method is used for right ventricular...
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Four-year outcome of the tricuspid valve leaflet augmentation and ring annuloplasty in dextrocardia
A 62-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with worsening dyspnea. Chest X-ray revealed dextrocardia, and echocardiography revealed decreased...
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Preliminary evaluation of autologous pericardium ring for tricuspid Annuloplasty: a two-year follow-up study
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of autologous pericardium ring in tricuspid annuloplasty surgery for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation...
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Mid-term results of mitral valve reconstruction with autologous pericardial patch for active infective endocarditis with extensive leaflet destruction
ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of our repair technique using autologous pericardial patches for active infective endocarditis...
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Experimental observation on a new chimney-shaped mechanical valve completely implanted above the mitral annulus in animals
Current commercially available prosthetic valves suffer from limited size, high requirements for implantation technique, subvalvular structural...
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A Case Report: Marantic Endocarditis in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis for Twenty-Five Years and Surgical Treatment
Marantic endocarditis (ME) is named as endocarditis that occurs because of the deposition of sterile platelets and thrombus in the valve leaflets...
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Choice of valve substitutes
Infective endocarditis often necessitates surgical intervention, and the choice of valve substitute remains a topic of controversy and highly...
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Aortic valve repair in the pediatric population: emerging role of aortic valve neocuspidization (AVNeo procedure)
Management of aortic valve diseases in children is challenging owing to the quality and quantity of the native tissue for repair, limitations in the...
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Mitral valve repair with patch augmentation for atrial functional mitral regurgitation complicated with giant left atrium
ObjectiveWe aimed to assess the results of posterior leaflet augmentation with an autologous pericardial patch in atrial functional mitral...
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Tricuspid valve repair and replacement for infective endocarditis
Infective endocarditis represents a challenging and life-threatening clinical condition affecting native and prosthetic heart valves, endocardium,...
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Isolated anterior mitral valve leaflet cleft repair with minimally invasive cardiac surgery using ORBEYETM
The cleft mitral valve leaflet is a common cause of congenital mitral regurgitation and is most often associated with other congenital heart defects,...
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Thirty-three-year follow-up of pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa without surgical treatment: a case report and literature review
BackgroundPseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa (PMAIF) is a rare complication of infective endocarditis or aortic valve surgery....
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Aortic uncrossing with concomitant arch augmentation in a rare case of left circumflex aorta with arch hypoplasia
Retro-esophageal circumflex aortic arch is a rare form of vascular ring. Majority of cases occur in isolation without any intracardiac lesions. Only...
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Autologous pericardial aortic valve reconstruction: early results and comparison with mechanical valve replacement
IntroductionAutologous pericardial aortic valve reconstruction is an attractive option compared with prosthetic valve replacement due to the absence...
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Diagnostic work-up and current management strategies for infective endocarditis in the pediatric population
Infective endocarditis (IE) remains a serious disease that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and despite the significant...
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Easy surgical explantation technique for sutureless Perceval S prosthesis, ‘lasso technique’: a case report
BackgroundDue to structural valve deterioration of sutureless aortic prosthesis, there is a need for explantation of the prothesis. We introduce a...