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early homograft failure
by rimom1964, May 20, 2009 07:36AM
My child is 6 with Noonan Syndrome, born with patial AV canal defect and pulmonary stenosis. He has had both is mitral and pulmonary valves replaced at age 4 yrs. 10 mos.. The mitral is doing well with a St. Jude's mechanical but the homograft failed within a year. I have 2 questions:
1. how common is early homograft failure in children?
2. once there has been homograft failure, what is the typical protocol for replacement?
Thank you for any assistance!!
1. how common is early homograft failure in children?
2. once there has been homograft failure, what is the typical protocol for replacement?
Thank you for any assistance!!
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