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. 1996:9 Suppl 1:S247-8.
doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-00818-8_64.

Valve reconstruction or replacement for long-term biopsy-induced tricuspid regurgitation following heart transplantation

T Wahlers  1 , J Albes, K Pethig, P Oppelt, H G Fieguth, M Jurmann, B Hausen, S Demertzis, H G Borst
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Valve reconstruction or replacement for long-term biopsy-induced tricuspid regurgitation following heart transplantation

T Wahlers et al. Transpl Int. 1996.

Abstract

Tricuspid regurgitation following heart transplantation can become a severe problem in a subset of patients, where medical therapy fails. Operative findings are described and results of subsequent results with surgical intervention including repair and replacement are analysed. Although follow-up is short, tricuspid replacement seems superior to reconstruction following heart transplantation. Best results are obtained, if replacement is performed, before right ventricular function deteriorates.

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