Double bioprosthetic valve replacement in right-sided carcinoid heart disease

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Jun;79(6):2147-9. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.12.102.

Abstract

A patient with tricuspid and pulmonary regurgitation due to carcinoid syndrome successfully underwent double bioprosthetic valve replacement. This technique avoids anticoagulation treatment in a patient with hepatic dysfunction and facilitates future hepatic de-arterialization as a treatment option in carcinoid disease. Advances in treatment of carcinoid syndrome may have reduced the risk of early bioprosthetic degeneration.

MeSH terms

  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Carcinoid Heart Disease / complications*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / surgery