Complex Catheter-Based Structural Heart Reconstruction in a Patient With Tricuspid Atresia and Björk Palliative Conduit

Nili Schamroth Pravda*, Ran Kornowski, Hana Vaknin Assa, Elchanan Bruckheimer, Einat Birk, Yaron Shapira, Alexander Belenky, Rafael Hirsch

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Abstract

Björk conduit failure is a common reason for reintervention after a Björk modification of the Fontan procedure. We describe a first performed in human percutaneous procedure for the treatment of a failing Björk circuit in an adult with congenital heart disease and complex anatomic features. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)212-216
Number of pages5
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume3
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2021

Keywords

  • Björk conduit
  • Fontan
  • transcatheter heart valve

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