Absent pulmonary valve syndrome with aortic regurgitation in a 50-year-old man

Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Jan;73(1):282-4. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02849-1.

Abstract

A 50-year-old man was diagnosed as having absent pulmonary valve syndrome with aneurysmal dilatation of the pulmonary arteries. He also had a large subaortic ventricular septal defect and severe aortic regurgitation. He underwent successful intracardiac repair and aortic valve replacement. This case is presented in view of its rarity and controversies in the surgical management.

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures*
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Artery / pathology
  • Pulmonary Valve / abnormalities*