Concomitant large atrial septal defect closure, biatrial cryoablation and tricuspid valve replacement with mitral homograft

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2024 May 8:2184923241251518. doi: 10.1177/02184923241251518. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

The concomitant large atrial septal defect closure, endocardial biatrial cryoablation and tricuspid valve replacement with mitral homograft in a patient with adult congenital heart disease is presented. Because of the severely dilated right ventricle and leaflet tenting, tricuspid valve replacement was considered. The patient refused both mechanical and stented biological prosthesis due to personal beliefs, therefore, the alternative valve substitute was proposed. Relevant decision-making process, preoperative diagnostic work-up and surgical technique are highlighted with satisfactory outcomes.

Keywords: Atrial septal defect; ablation; allograft; tricuspid replacement.