Abstract
We describe a new procedure of aortic valvuloplasty for aortic valve prolapse in ventricular septal defect with aortic insufficiency syndrome. This technique allows an anatomic and functional aortic valve reconstruction that prevents late failure of aortic valve repair and reoperation. Midterm results demonstrate the feasibility and durability of this new procedure.
Copyright © 2011 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / complications
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
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Aortic Valve Prolapse / complications
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Aortic Valve Prolapse / diagnosis
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Aortic Valve Prolapse / surgery*
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Cardiac Valve Annuloplasty / methods*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cohort Studies
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Female
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Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / complications
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Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnosis
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Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / surgery*
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Humans
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Male
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Retrospective Studies
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Treatment Outcome