Medtronic received additional information.It was reported that the pulmonary valved conduit was severely calcified, particularly at the proximal and distal anastomosis sites.As a result, the conduit was severely stenotic.Concomitant with the conduit replacement, the patient's left and right pulmonary artery branches were augmented with a patch.This was performed due to stenosis, reported to be a result of scar tissue and calcification surrounding the conduit anastomosis.Additionally, it was reported that the proximal right ventricular outflow tract (rvot) was obstructed, but below the level of the conduit.It was reported that this obstruction was muscular in nature.As a result, a portion of the rvot muscle bundle was resected.The patient tolerated the procedure well, and no additional adverse patient effects were reported.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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