Bovine jugular vein valved xenograft for extracardiac total cavo ‐pulmonary connection: The risk of thrombosis and the potential liver protection effect

ConclusionPTFE is the recommended conduit for TCPC with a lower risk of thrombosis compared to BJV and PET. BJV conduits in TCPC circuits may not protect against liver fibrosis. BJV should not be considered as an option for TCPC.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - March 1, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mohamed F. Ismail, Ahmed F. Elmahrouk, Amr A. Arafat, Tamer E. Hamouda, Azzahra Edrees, Abdulbadee Bogis, Amin M. Arfi, Ahmed M. Dohain, Abdullah Alkhattabi, Ahmed W. Alharbi, Mohammad S. Shihata, Osman O. Al ‐Radi, Jameel A. Al‐Ata, Ahme Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research