Absent pulmonary valve syndrome in a 4-month-old infant was successfully corrected using a fresh autologous pericardial trileaflet valved conduit. He recovered from operation with only mild pulmonary regurgitation at 4 months postoperatively. This technique is an effective alternative for infants with congenital heart disease who need tissue valved conduits. It may be more suitable than the aortic homograft by reason of the shortage of small homografts and its lower costs.
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