Repair of Truncus Arteriosus by Bovine Jugular Xenograft in Right Ventricular Outflow Tract

Reduced availability of the homograft makes it very important that one uses alternatives for surgical reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) while operating for trunus arteriosus. Bovine jugular venous valved conduit (Contegra) is a bioprosthesis consisting of a glutaraldehyde-preserved bovine jugular vein with a trileaflet venous valve. It is a viable choice in … Continue reading Repair of Truncus Arteriosus by Bovine Jugular Xenograft in Right Ventricular Outflow Tract