Polytetrafluoroethylene Tricuspid Valved Conduit for Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction.

Abstract The ideal conduit for reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) in pediatric patients remains a topic of discussion. We present a technique for construction of a handmade tricuspid valved polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) conduit for use in patients of all ages requiring RVOT reconstruction at the time of congenital cardiac surgery. This conduit provides an economically advantageous and readily available option globally when compared to homograft, without sacrificing surgical results.