Conclusion
This is the first study where hand sewn bovine pericardial conduits have
been used to restore RV to PA continuity. The BPCTV functioned well at
early and midterm follow-up. The presence of pulmonary hypertension had
no impact on the durability of the conduit in early and midterm follow
up. The use of the BPCTV in resource limited locations can be a
reasonable bridge. However, more research with a larger sample size and
a longer follow-up is required.
Source of funding: none to be declared.
Conflict of interest: none to be declared.
Institutional Ethics Committee has approved the study.