Implantation of a decellularized aortic homograft in a child

Abstract

The implantation of a decellularized aortic homograft in children and young adults has been shown to be a good alternative to existing surgical approaches. Lower risk of calcification and the potential of growth render a homograft a promising valve substitute. The child presented in this video tutorial is a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with congenital aortic stenosis which was treated by balloon valvuloplasty early in life. Current echocardiographic findings show severe aortic regurgitation and stenosis. The tutorial provides detailed insight into how to implant a decellularized aortic homograft as a total root replacement.