Surgery for Semilunar Valve Regurgitation During Ventricular Assist Device Support in Children.

Authors :: Padalino M
Bortolussi G
Maschietto N
Guariento A
Stellin G
Source :: The Annals of thoracic surgery [Ann Thorac Surg] 2015 Dec; Vol. 100 (6), pp. e135-7.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Semilunar valve regurgitation (SVR) in children on ventricular assist device (VAD) support is a difficult task. Three children with SVR prior or during VAD support, underwent uneventful semilunar valve surgery, and 2 patients were successfully bridged to heart transplantation. We conclude that surgical management of SVR during VAD support in children is feasible with low operative risk, and is mandatory to optimize VAD support while on waiting list.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Aortic Valve Insufficiency complications
Child
Heart Failure complications
Heart Transplantation
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Waiting Lists
Aortic Valve Insufficiency surgery
Heart Failure therapy
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation methods
Heart-Assist Devices

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