Case report reveals operator challenges during transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement in a high-risk patient, indicating surgical alternatives for complex cases.
Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) is often employed for patients who are poor surgical candidates. We present a case of posterior sternal protrusion into a surgically placed right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit, making the patient a poor candidate for surgical replacement and leading to significant operator distress during ultimately successful TPVR.
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