Total pulmonary artery replacement with an Avalus-Gelweave conduit in a patient with giant pulmonary artery aneurysm with pulmonary regurgitation.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Pulmonary artery aneurysm is a rare disease. A 59-year-old Chinese female was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary aneurysm with pulmonary regurgitation. She had a past medical history of hemoptysis and systemic lupus erythematosus. METHODS: She underwent a successful total pulmonary artery and valve replacement with an Avalus-Gelweave conduit. RESULTS: The postoperative echocardiogram showed a 7 mm Hg peak gradient across the prosthetic valve. The patient's postoperative recovery was uncomplicated. CONCLUSIONS: A bioprosthetic aortic valve can be used in a pulmonary position to achieve a good gradient and avoid long term anticoagulation therapy.