RT Journal Article ID 31692b761257df03 A1 Guidoin, Robert A1 Fu, Yijun A1 Li, Bin A1 Weerasena, Nihal A1 Bourget, Jean-Michel A1 Paynter, Royston A1 Li, Xinxin A1 Lin, Jing A1 Wang, Lu A1 Qin, Boyin A1 Guzman, Randolph A1 Desaulniers, Denis A1 Dionne, Guy A1 Germain, Lucie A1 Zhang, Ze T1 The ROVT Elan Valved Biplex Conduits for the Reconstruction of the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract JF Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants JO JLT YR 2016 FD 2016-08-01 VO 26 IS 1 SP 13 OP 42 K1 RVOT K1 valved conduit K1 thrombosis AB The reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) system represents a considerable challenge for both manufacturers and surgeons because the patients requiring this type of devices have a very diverse set of anatomical challenges that can lead to complications and subsequent early device failures. We conducted an indepth investigation of a porcine-valve conduit explanted from a patient following an adverse event. A control device was analyzed as a reference. The rapid aging of the porcine valve in the right side of the heart together with major thrombus formation raises several questions. The difficulties encountered with materials used and also the design features of the conduits are once again highlighted. This group of patients continues to increase in number due to success in the surgical outcomes in early childhood. Therefore, there is a greater demand for an appropriate device. However, much work is still needed to achieve this goal, and the best approach to achieving success remains unanswered. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/1bef42082d7a0fdf,02fc8faf6e9eaed6,31692b761257df03.html