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Hybrid subxiphoid pulmonary valve replacement in a Toddler: focus on technical tips

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 February 2025

Bassel Mohammad Nijres Open the ORCID record for Bassel Mohammad Nijres [Opens in a new window] ,
Amjad Kouatli  and
Mohsen Karimi
Bassel Mohammad Nijres*
Affiliation:
Pediatric Cardiology, Stead Family Children’s Hospital, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA Pediatric Cardiology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Amjad Kouatli
Affiliation:
Pediatric Cardiology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mohsen Karimi
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Corresponding author: Bassel Mohammad Nijres; Email: bassel.publication@gmail.com
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Abstract

Pulmonary valve replacement in small children is rarely needed; when performed, it is usually done surgically. Herein, we describe a hybrid technique for pulmonary valve replacement through a small subxiphoid incision in a Toddler without utilising the cardiopulmonary bypass machine. The procedural technique is thoroughly explained. Collaboration between paediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery teams achieved optimal outcome with minimised invasiveness.

Keywords

Hybrid pulmonary valve replacementpulmonary valve replacement in small childrenMelody valve
Type
Brief Report
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Cardiology in the Young , First View , pp. 1 - 4
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press

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