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Frankel WC, Robinson JA, Roselli EE, Unai S, Tretter JT, Fuller S, Nelson JS, Ghobrial J, Svensson LG, Pettersson GB, Najm HK, Karamlou T. Lifetime Management of Adolescents and Young Adults with Congenital Aortic Valve Disease. Ann Thorac Surg 2024:S0003-4975(24)00461-2. [PMID: 38871162 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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In this invited expert review, we focus on evolving lifetime management strategies for adolescents and young adults with congenital aortic valve disease, acknowledging that these patients often require multiple interventions during their lifetime. Our goal is to preserve the native aortic valve when feasible. Leveraging advanced multimodality imaging, a detailed assessment of the aortic valve and root complex can be obtained, and a surgically approach tailored to an individual patient's anatomy and pathology can be used. In turn, aortic valve repair and reconstruction can be offered to a greater number of patients, either as a definitive strategy or as a component of a staged strategy to delay the need for aortic valve replacement until later in life when more options are available.
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- William C Frankel
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular Services, Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando, Florida
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Muneuchi J, Kuraoka A, Nagatomo Y, Yatsunami K, Sagawa K, Yamamura K, Nagata H, Sugitani Y, Watanabe M. Comparison between transcatheter versus surgical intervention for pediatric aortic valvular stenosis: a multicenter study in Japan. Heart Vessels 2024:10.1007/s00380-024-02403-8. [PMID: 38704418 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-024-02403-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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It is controversial whether children with isolated aortic valvular stenosis (vAS) initially undergo transcatheter or surgical aortic valvuloplasty (BAV or SAV). This multicenter retrospective case-control study aimed to explore outcomes after BAV or SAV for pediatric vAS. We studied children (aged < 15 years) with vAS treated at 4 tertiary congenital heart centers, and compared the rates of survival, reintervention, and valve replacement between patients with BAV and SAV. A total of 73 subjects (BAV: N = 52, SAV: N = 21) were studied. Age and aortic annulus z-score at the first presentation were 85 (26-530) days and - 0.45 (- 1.51-0.59), respectively. During the follow-up period of 121 (47-185) months, rates of 10-year survival (BAV: 88% vs. SAV: 92%, P = 0.477), reintervention (BAV: 58% vs. SAV: 31%, P = 0.626), and prosthetic/autograft valve replacement (BAV: 21% vs. SAV: 19%, P = 0.563) did not differ between the groups. Freedom from reintervention rate significantly correlated with aortic annulus z-score (hazard ratio [HR] 0.66, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.49-0.88, P = 0.005), and freedom from prosthetic/autograft valve replacement rate significantly correlated to the degree of aortic regurgitation after the first intervention (HR: 4.58, 95% CI 1.19-17.71, P = 0.027). Propensity score-matched analysis (N = 16) did not show the differences in survival and reintervention rates between the groups. Long-term survival was acceptable, and the rates of freedom from reintervention and prosthetic/autograft valve replacement were comparable between children with vAS who underwent BAV and SAV.
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- Jun Muneuchi
- Department of Pediatrics, Kyushu Hospital, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, 1-8-1, Kishinoura, Yahatanishi-Ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 806-8501, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiology, Fukuoka Children's Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Kumamoto City Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Fukuoka Children's Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Fukuoka Children's Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyushu Hospital, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, 1-8-1, Kishinoura, Yahatanishi-Ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 806-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kyushu Hospital, Japan Community Healthcare Organization, 1-8-1, Kishinoura, Yahatanishi-Ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 806-8501, Japan
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Ren Q, Yu J, Chen T, Qiu H, Liu T, Cen J, Wen S, Zhuang J, Liu X. Surgical aortic valvuloplasty is a better primary intervention for isolated congenital aortic stenosis in children with bicuspid aortic valve than balloon aortic valvuloplasty. Hellenic J Cardiol 2024; 77:54-62. [PMID: 37269944 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2023.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV) and balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) are two main treatments for children with isolated congenital aortic stenosis (CAS). We aim to compare the two procedures' midterm outcomes, including valve function, survival, reintervention, and replacement. METHODS From January 2004 to January 2021, children with isolated CAS undergoing SAV (n = 40) and BAD (n = 49) at our institution were included in this study. Patients were also categorized into subgroups based on the aortic leaflet number(Tricuspid = 53, Bicuspid = 36) to compare the two procedures' outcomes. Clinical and echocardiogram data were analyzed to identify risk factors for suboptimal outcomes and reintervention. RESULTS Postoperative peak aortic gradient (PAG) and PAG at follow-up in the SAV group were lower compared with the BAV group (p < 0.001, p = 0.001, respectively). There was no difference in moderate or severe AR in the SAV group compared with the BAV group before discharge (5.0% vs 12.2%, p = 0.287) and at the last follow-up (30.0% vs 32.7%, p = 0.822). There were no early death but three late deaths (SAV = 2, BAV = 1). Kaplan-Meier estimated survivals were 86.3% and 97.8% in SAV and BAV groups respectively at 10 years (p = 0.54). There was no significant difference in freedom from reintervention (p = 0.22). For patients with bicuspid aortic valve morphology, SAV achieved higher freedom from reintervention (p = 0.011) and replacement (p = 0.019). Multivariate analysis indicated that residual PAG was a risk factor for reintervention (p = 0.045). CONCLUSIONS SAV and BAV achieved excellent survival and freedom from reintervention in patients with isolated CAS. SAV performed better in PAG reduction and maintenance. For patients with bicuspid AoV morphology, SAV was the preferred choice.
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- Qiushi Ren
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, First Affliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Biostatistics School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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Cantinotti M, Jani V, Kutty S, Marchese P, Franchi E, Pizzuto A, Viacava C, Assanta N, Santoro G, Giordano R. Neonates and Infants with Left Heart Obstruction and Borderline Left Ventricle Undergoing Biventricular Repair: What Do We Know about Long-Term Outcomes? A Critical Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:348. [PMID: 38338232 PMCID: PMC10855671 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The decision to perform biventricular repair (BVR) in neonates and infants presenting with either single or multiple left ventricle outflow obstructions (LVOTOs) and a borderline left ventricle (BLV) is subject to extensive discussion, and limited information is known regarding the long-term outcomes. As a result, the objective of this study is to critically assess and summarize the available data regarding the prognosis of neonates and infants with LVOTO and BLV who underwent BVR. METHODS In February 2023, we conducted a review study with three different medical search engines (the National Library of Medicine, Science Direct, and Cochrane Library) for Medical Subject Headings and free text terms including "congenital heart disease", "outcome", and "borderline left ventricle". The search was refined by adding keywords for "Shone's complex", "complex LVOT obstruction", "hypoplastic left heart syndrome/complex", and "critical aortic stenosis". RESULTS Out of a total of 51 studies, 15 studies were included in the final analysis. The authors utilized heterogeneous definitions to characterize BLV, resulting in considerable variation in inclusion criteria among studies. Three distinct categories of studies were identified, encompassing those specifically designed to evaluate BLV, those focused on Shone's complex, and finally those on aortic stenosis. Despite the challenges associated with comparing data originating from slightly different cardiac defects and from different eras, our results indicate a favorable survival rate and clinical outcome following BVR. However, the incidence of reintervention remains high, and concerns persist regarding residual pulmonary hypertension, which has been inadequately investigated. CONCLUSIONS The available data concerning neonates and infants with LVOTO and BLV who undergo BVR are inadequate and fragmented. Consequently, large-scale studies are necessary to fully ascertain the long-term outcome of these complex defects.
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- Massimiliano Cantinotti
- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Helen B. Taussig Heart Center, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; (V.J.); (S.K.)
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- Helen B. Taussig Heart Center, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; (V.J.); (S.K.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Foundation G. Monasterio CNR-Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (M.C.); (P.M.); (E.F.); (A.P.); (C.V.); (N.A.); (G.S.)
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- Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Pavlovic A, Parezanovic V, Stefanovic I, Dähnert I, Tzifa A, Djordjevic SA, Ilic S, Milovanovic V, Bijelic M, Bisenic D, Kalanj J, Djukic M. Immediate results of primary balloon dilation for congenital aortic valve stenosis predict the mid-term outcome. Cardiol Young 2023; 33:2267-2273. [PMID: 36655503 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123000021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Balloon valvuloplasty is the primary treatment for congenital aortic valve stenosis in our centre. We sought to determine independent predictors of reintervention (surgical repair or repeated balloon dilation) after primary valvuloplasty. METHODS We retrospectively studied patients with congenital aortic valve stenosis who underwent balloon valvuloplasty during 2004-2018. The following risk factors were analysed: aortic valve insufficiency after balloon valvuloplasty >+1/4, post-procedural gradient across the aortic valve ≥35 mmHg, pre-interventional gradient across the valve, annulus size, use of rapid pacing, and balloon/annulus ratio. Primary outcome was aortic valve reintervention. RESULTS In total, 99 patients (median age 4 years, range 1 day to 26 years) underwent balloon valvuloplasty for congenital aortic valve stenosis. After a mean follow-up of 4.0 years, 30% had reintervention. Adjusted risks for reintervention were significantly increased in patients with post-procedural aortic insufficiency grade >+1/4 and/or residual gradient ≥35 mmHg (HR 2.55, 95% CI 1.13-5.75, p = 0.024). Pre-interventional gradient, annulus size, rapid pacing, and balloon/annulus ratio were not associated with outcome. CONCLUSION Post-procedural aortic valve insufficiency grade >+1/4 and/or residual gradient ≥35 mmHg in patients undergoing balloon valvuloplasty for congenital aortic valve stenosis confers an increased risk for reintervention in mid-term follow-up.
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- Andrija Pavlovic
- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
- University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Department, Mitera Hospital, Athens, Greece
- Division of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King's College, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Notenboom ML, Rhellab R, Etnel JRG, van den Bogerd N, Veen KM, Taverne YJHJ, Helbing WA, van de Woestijne PC, Bogers AJJC, Takkenberg JJM. Aortic valve repair in neonates, infants and children: a systematic review, meta-analysis and microsimulation study. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 64:ezad284. [PMID: 37584683 PMCID: PMC10502195 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To support clinical decision-making in children with aortic valve disease, by compiling the available evidence on outcome after paediatric aortic valve repair (AVr). METHODS A systematic review of literature reporting clinical outcome after paediatric AVr (mean age at surgery <18 years) published between 1 January 1990 and 23 December 2021 was conducted. Early event risks, late event rates and time-to-event data were pooled. A microsimulation model was employed to simulate the lives of individual children, infants and neonates following AVr. RESULTS Forty-one publications were included, encompassing 2 623 patients with 17 217 patient-years of follow-up (median follow-up: 7.3 years; range: 1.0-14.4 years). Pooled mean age during repair for aortic stenosis in children (<18 years), infants (<1 year) or neonates (<30 days) was 5.2 ± 3.9 years, 35 ± 137 days and 11 ± 6 days, respectively. Pooled early mortality after stenosis repair in children, infants and neonates, respectively, was 3.5% (95% confidence interval: 1.9-6.5%), 7.4% (4.2-13.0%) and 10.7% (6.8-16.9%). Pooled late reintervention rate after stenosis repair in children, infants and neonates, respectively, was 3.31%/year (1.66-6.63%/year), 6.84%/year (3.95-11.83%/year) and 6.32%/year (3.04-13.15%/year); endocarditis 0.07%/year (0.03-0.21%/year), 0.23%/year (0.07-0.71%/year) and 0.49%/year (0.18-1.29%/year); and valve thrombosis 0.05%/year (0.01-0.26%/year), 0.15%/year (0.04-0.53%/year) and 0.19%/year (0.05-0.77%/year). Microsimulation-based mean life expectancy in the first 20 years for children, infants and neonates with aortic stenosis, respectively, was 18.4 years (95% credible interval: 18.1-18.7 years; relative survival compared to the matched general population: 92.2%), 16.8 years (16.5-17.0 years; relative survival: 84.2%) and 15.9 years (14.8-17.0 years; relative survival: 80.1%). Microsimulation-based 20-year risk of reintervention in children, infants and neonates, respectively, was 75.2% (72.9-77.2%), 53.8% (51.9-55.7%) and 50.8% (47.0-57.6%). CONCLUSIONS Long-term outcomes after paediatric AVr for stenosis are satisfactory and dependent on age at surgery. Despite a high hazard of reintervention for valve dysfunction and slightly impaired survival relative to the general population, AVr is associated with low valve-related event occurrences and should be considered in children with aortic valve disease.
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- Maximiliaan L Notenboom
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatrics, Div. of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Schlein J, Kaider A, Gabriel H, Wiedemann D, Hornykewycz S, Simon P, Base E, Michel-Behnke I, Laufer G, Zimpfer D. Aortic Valve Repair in Pediatric Patients: 30 Years Single Center Experience. Ann Thorac Surg 2023; 115:656-662. [PMID: 35779601 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.05.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Valve repair is the procedure of choice for congenital aortic valve disease. With increasing experience, the surgical armamentarium broadened from simple commissurotomy to more complex techniques. We report our 30-year experience with pediatric aortic valve repair. METHODS A retrospective chart review of all patients aged less than 18 years who underwent aortic valve repair from May 1985 to April 2020 was conducted. Mortality was cross-checked with the national health insurance database (96% complete mortality follow-up in April 2020). Primary study endpoints were survival and incidence of reoperations. RESULTS From May 1985 until April 2020, 126 patients underwent aortic valve repair at a median age of 1.8 years (interquartile range, 0.2-10). Early mortality was 5.6% (7 of 126). All early deaths occurred in neonates with critical aortic stenosis undergoing commissurotomy. No early deaths were observed after 2002. Kaplan-Meier estimated survival was 90.8% (95% CI, 84.0-94.8) at 10 years, 86.9% (95% CI, 78.7-92.2) at 20 years, and 83.5% (95% CI, 71.7-90.6) at 30 years. The cumulative incidence of aortic valve replacement was 37% (95% CI, 27.7-46.3) at 10 years, 62.2% (95% CI, 50.1-72.1) at 20 years, and 67.4% (51.2-79.2) at 30 years. Nine patients had undergone re-repair of the aortic valve. The majority of valve replacements were Ross procedures. CONCLUSIONS Our results support a repair-first strategy for patients with congenital heart disease and underline that aortic valve reconstruction can be a successful long-term solution. Longevity did not differ between aortic valve commissurotomy and complex aortic valve reconstruction.
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- Johanna Schlein
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Children and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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Elhedai H, S Mohamed SS, Idriss H, Bhattacharya P, Y Mohamedahmed AY. Surgical valvotomy versus balloon dilatation for children with severe aortic valve stenosis: a systematic review. Future Cardiol 2022; 18:901-913. [PMID: 36062928 DOI: 10.2217/fca-2022-0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Aim: To evaluate outcomes of interventions for severe aortic valve stenosis (AS), whether it is done by surgical aortic valvotomy (SAV) or balloon aortic dilatation (BAD). Results: Eleven studies with total number of 1733 patients; 743 patients had SAV, while 990 patients received BAD. There was no significant difference in early mortality (odds ratio [OR]: 0.96, p = 0.86), late mortality (OR: 1.28, p = 0.25), total mortality (OR: 1.10, p = 0.56), and freedom from aortic valve replacement (OR: 1.00, p = 1.00). Reduction of aortic systolic gradient was significantly higher in the SAV group (OR: 2.24, p = 0.00001), and postprocedural AR rate was lower in SAV group (OR: 0.21, p = 0.00001). Conclusion: SAV is associated with better reduction of aortic systolic gradient and lesser post procedural AR which reduce when compared with BAD.
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- Huzeifa Elhedai
- Department of Cardiology, Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Anaesthesia & Intensive Care department, Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Paediatrics, Homerton University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Ren Q, Yu J, Chen T, Qiu H, Ji E, Liu T, Xu X, Cen J, Wen S, Zhuang J, Liu X. Long-term outcomes of primary aortic valve repair in children with congenital aortic stenosis - 15-year experience at a single center. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:1029245. [PMID: 36312277 PMCID: PMC9613358 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1029245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Studies on the long-term outcomes of children with congenital aortic stenosis who underwent primary aortic repair are limited. We reviewed the long-term outcomes of children who underwent aortic valve (AoV) repair at our center. Methods All children (n = 75) who underwent AoV repair between 2006 and 2020 were reviewed. The Kaplan-Meier curve was used to demonstrate the survival estimates. The Cox proportional hazard model and competing risk regression model were used to identify risk factors for death, reintervention, adverse events, and replacement. Results The median age at surgery was 1.8 (IQR, 0.2–7.7) years, and the median weight at surgery was 10.0 (IQR, 5.0–24.0) kg. Early mortality and late mortality were 5.3% (4/75) and 5.6% (4/71), respectively. Risk factors for overall mortality were concomitant mitral stenosis (P = 0.01, HR: 9.8, 95% CI: 1.8–53.9), low AoV annulus Z-score (P = 0.01, HR: 0.6, 95% CI: 0.4–0.9), and prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass time (P < 0.01, HR: 9.5, 95% CI: 1.7–52.1). Freedom from reintervention was 72.9 ± 0.10% (95% CI: 56.3–94.4%) at 10 years. Risk factors for occurrence of adverse event on multivariable analysis included preoperative intubation (P = 0.016, HR: 1.004, 95% CI: 1.001–1.007) and a low AoV annulus Z-score (P = 0.019, HR: 0.714, 95% CI: 0.540–0.945). Tricuspid AoV morphology was associated with a suboptimal postoperative outcome (P = 0.03). Conclusion Aortic valve repair remains a safe and durable solution for children with congenital aortic stenosis. Concomitant mitral stenosis and aortic valve anatomy, including tricuspid valve morphology and smaller annulus size, are associated with poor early and long-term outcomes.
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- Qiushi Ren
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China,School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China,School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and 3D Technologies for Cardiovascular Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of South China Structural Heart Disease, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Xiaobing Liu,
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China,Jian Zhuang,
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Schulz A, Taylor L, Buratto E, Ivanov Y, Zhu M, Brizard CP, Konstantinov IE. Aortic Valve Repair in Neonates With Aortic Stenosis and Reduced Left Ventricular Function. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 35:713-721. [PMID: 35932981 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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This study assessed outcomes of neonatal aortic valve (AoV) repair in presumed high-risk patients with depressed left ventricular (LV) function. A retrospective analysis of all neonates who underwent isolated AoV repair for severe aortic stenosis (AS) was performed. Patients with moderate or severe LV dysfunction were compared to those with normal or mild LV dysfunction. From 1980-2021, 43 neonates underwent isolated AoV repair for AS. Of these, 16 patients (37.2%) had ≥moderate LV dysfunction. Mean LV ejection fraction (EF) was 32.8 ± 9.1%. Valve morphology was mostly unicuspid (68.75%, 11/16). Median age at surgery was 6.5 days (IQR 1-17.5). An optimal repair result with ≤mild AS or aortic regurgitation was achieved in 75% (12/16). There was no early death. One patient (6.25%) required postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for 3 days. LVEF improved after surgery to 56.4 ± 12.6% before discharge (P < 0.0001) and normalized in 87.5% (14/16) with a median time of 6.4 days (IQR 3.4-39). Freedom from AoV reoperation was 45.1% (95%CI 17.9-69.3%) and 27.1% (95%CI 6.8-53%) at 5 and 10 years, respectively. Freedom from AoV replacement was 59% (95%CI 27-80.8%) and 31.4% (95%CI 6-62.2%) at 5 and 10 years, respectively. While survival was similar, freedom from AoV reoperation and replacement tended to be lower compared to neonates with preserved LVEF. AoV repair was associated with a low incidence of postoperative ECMO and mortality. LV function normalized after relief of obstruction in most patients before discharge. Late reoperation remained common for those with severely dysplastic valves.
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- Antonia Schulz
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Heart Research Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Heart Research Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Heart Research Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve in Children and Adolescents: A Comprehensive Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12071751. [PMID: 35885654 PMCID: PMC9319023 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12071751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart defect. Prevalence of isolated BAV in the general pediatric population is about 0.8%, but it has been reported to be as high as 85% in patients with aortic coarctation. A genetic basis has been recognized, with great heterogeneity. Standard BAV terminology, recently proposed on the basis of morpho-functional assessment by transthoracic echocardiography, may be applied also to the pediatric population. Apart from neonatal stenotic BAV, progression of valve dysfunction and/or of the associated aortic dilation seems to be slow during pediatric age and complications are reported to be much rarer in comparison with adults. When required, because of severe BAV dysfunction, surgery is most often the therapeutic choice; however, the ideal initial approach to treat severe aortic stenosis in children or adolescents is not completely defined yet, and a percutaneous approach may be considered in selected cases as a palliative option in order to postpone surgery. A comprehensive and tailored evaluation is needed to define the right intervals for cardiologic evaluation, indications for sport activity and the right timing for intervention.
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Long-term outcomes of primary aortic valve repair for isolated congenital aortic stenosis in children. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 164:1263-1274.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.11.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Clark JB. Commentary: Surgical aortic valve repair as the primary option for children with congenital aortic stenosis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 164:1275-1276. [PMID: 34906398 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.11.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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- Joseph B Clark
- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Health Children's Hospital, Hershey, Pa.
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Balloon dilatation versus surgical valvotomy for congenital aortic stenosis: a propensity score matched study. Cardiol Young 2021; 31:1984-1990. [PMID: 33858544 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951121001281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Balloon valvuloplasty and surgical aortic valvotomy have been the treatment mainstays for congenital aortic stenosis in children. Choice of intervention often differs depending upon centre bias with limited relevant, comparative literature. OBJECTIVES This study aims to provide an unbiased, contemporary matched comparison of these balloon and surgical approaches. METHODS Retrospective analysis of patients with congenital aortic valve stenosis who underwent balloon valvuloplasty (Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane) or surgical valvotomy (Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne) between 2005 and 2016. Patients were excluded if pre-intervention assessment indicated ineligibility to either group. Propensity score matching was performed based on age, weight, and valve morphology. RESULTS Sixty-five balloon patients and seventy-seven surgical patients were included. Overall, the groups were well matched with 18 neonates/25 infants in the balloon group and 17 neonates/28 infants in the surgical group. Median age at balloon was 92 days (range 2 days - 18.8 years) compared to 167 days (range 0 days - 18.1 years) for surgery (rank-sum p = 0.08). Mean follow-up was 5.3 years. There was one late balloon death and two early surgical deaths due to left ventricular failure. There was no significant difference in freedom from reintervention at latest follow-up (69% in the balloon group and 70% in the surgical group, p = 1.0). CONCLUSIONS Contemporary analysis of balloon aortic valvuloplasty and surgical aortic valvotomy shows no difference in overall reintervention rates in the medium term. Balloon valvuloplasty performs well across all age groups, achieving delay or avoidance of surgical intervention.
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Results of balloon and surgical valvuloplasty in congenital aortic valve stenosis: A 19-year, single-center, retrospective study. TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2021; 29:158-165. [PMID: 34104509 PMCID: PMC8167465 DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2021.20564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background
This study aims to compare the success, complications, and long-term outcomes of aortic balloon valvuloplasty and surgical aortic valvuloplasty in pediatric patients with congenital aortic valve stenosis.
Methods
Between March 2000 and October 2019, a total of 267 procedures, including 238 balloon valvuloplasties and 29 surgical valvuloplasties, in 198 children (135 males, 63 females; mean age: 57.4±62.6 months; range, 0.03 to 219 months) were retrospectively analyzed. The hospital records, echocardiographic images, catheterization data, angiography images, and operative data were reviewed.
Results
Aortic regurgitation was mild in 73 patients before balloon valvuloplasty, and none of the patients had moderate-to-severe aortic regurgitation. Compared to surgical valvuloplasty, the rate of increase in the aortic regurgitation after balloon valvuloplasty was significantly higher (p=0.012). The patients who underwent balloon valvuloplasty did not need reintervention for a mean period of 46±45.6 months, whereas this period was significantly longer in those who underwent surgical valvuloplasty (mean 80.5±53.9 months) (p=0.018). The overall failure rate was 8%. Moderate-to-severe aortic regurgitation was the most important complication developing due to balloon valvuloplasty in the early period (13%). All surgical valvuloplasties were successful. The mean length of hospitalization after balloon valvuloplasty was significantly shorter than surgical valvuloplasty (p=0.026). During follow-up, a total of 168 patients continued their follow-up, and a reinterventional or surgical intervention was not needed in 78 patients (47%).
Conclusion
Aortic balloon valvuloplasty can be repeated safely and helps to eliminate aortic valve stenosis without needing sternotomy. Surgical valvuloplasty can be successfully performed in patients in whom the expected benefit from aortic balloon valvuloplasty is not achieved.
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Komarov RN, Puzenko DV, Isaev RM, Belov IV. [Prosthetic repair of aortic valve cusps with autopericardium in children. State of the art and prospects]. ANGIOLOGII︠A︡ I SOSUDISTAI︠A︡ KHIRURGII︠A︡ = ANGIOLOGY AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2021; 27:191-198. [PMID: 33825748 DOI: 10.33529/angio2021119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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According to the results of modern researchers, the main techniques used in congenital pathology of the aortic valve in children include balloon catheter dilatation of the aortic valve, surgical valvuloplasty, the Ross procedure and replacement of the aortic valve with a mechanical prosthesis. Many surgeons point out that these techniques in congenital pathology of the aortic valve yield suboptimal results. This is often due to the lack of a clear-cut definition between surgeons as to what operation should be performed in a particular age group. According to the reports of the majority of researchers, biological prostheses undergo early degeneration and structural changes in paediatric cardiac surgery and yield the worst results. Comparing the main techniques, optimal haemodynamics is observed after the Ross procedure. A disadvantage of this operation is the necessity of repeat intervention on the right ventricular outflow tract, which is required in 20 to 40%. Concomitant surgery of the mitral valve and/or aortic arch during the Ross procedure significantly increases the lethality and the risk of postoperative complications. Compared with an adult cohort of patients, children after prosthetic repair of the aortic valve using a mechanical prosthesis are more often found to have postoperative complications and a higher mortality rate. Yet another problem encountered in paediatric valve surgery is the unavailability of commercial prostheses sized ?19 mm. The duration of the intraoperative parameters for reconstructions of the aortic valve, the Ross procedure, and replacement of the aortic valve by the results of many studies averagely amounts to 74±34 min, 100±56 min, and 129±71 min, respectively. Yet another method which can be used for neocuspidization of the aortic valve in reconstructive surgery of the aortic root in paediatric patients is the use of glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium. In our opinion, given the simplicity of the procedure, duration of the intraoperative parameters, and acceptable initial results reported by some researchers, the Ozaki procedure may be performed in children.
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- R N Komarov
- Department of Hospital Surgery of the Medical Faculty, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia; Department of Faculty Surgery #1, Institute of Clinical Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia; Department of Cardiosurgery, University Clinical Hospital #1, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Cardiosurgery, University Clinical Hospital #1, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hospital Surgery of the Medical Faculty, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia; Department of Faculty Surgery #1, Institute of Clinical Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hospital Surgery of the Medical Faculty, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University of the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia; Institute of Cardioaortic Surgery, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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Herrmann JL, Clark AJ, Colgate C, Rodefeld MD, Hoyer MH, Turrentine MW, Brown JW. Surgical Valvuloplasty Versus Balloon Dilation for Congenital Aortic Stenosis in Pediatric Patients. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2021; 11:444-451. [PMID: 32645785 DOI: 10.1177/2150135120918774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND For children with congenital aortic stenosis (AS) who are candidates for biventricular repair, valvuloplasty can be achieved by surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV) or by transcatheter balloon aortic dilation (BAD). We aimed to evaluate the longer term outcomes of SAV versus BAD at our institution. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the outcomes of 2 months to 18 years old patients who underwent SAV or BAD at our institution between January 1990 and July 2018. Baseline and follow-up characteristics were assessed by echocardiography. Long-term survival, freedom from reintervention, freedom from aortic valve replacement (AVR), and aortic regurgitation were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 212 patients met inclusion criteria (SAV = 123; BAD = 89). Age, sex, aortic insufficiency (AI), and aortic valve gradient were similar between the groups. At 10 years, 27.9% (19/68) of SAV patients and 58.3% (28/48) of BAD patients had moderate or worse AI (P = .001), and reintervention occurred in 39.2% (29/74) of SAV patients and 78.6% (44/56) of BAD patients (P < .001). Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed overall survival was 96.8% (119/123) for SAV and 95.5% (85/89) for SAV (P = .87). At 10 years, 35% (23/66) of SAV patients and 54% (23/43) of BAD patients underwent AVR (P = .213). CONCLUSIONS Surgical aortic valvuloplasty demonstrated greater gradient reduction, less postoperative and long-term AI, and a lower reintervention rate at 10 years than BAD. There was no difference in survival or AVR reintervention rate. Surgical aortic valvuloplasty is a durable and efficacious intervention and should continue to be considered a favorable choice for palliation of valvular AS.
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- Jeremy L Herrmann
- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research in Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,Riley Children's Health at IU Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Bellot R, Ríos L, Portela F. Estenosis aórtica congénita: un tratamiento a debate. CIRUGIA CARDIOVASCULAR 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2020.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Wallace FRO, Buratto E, Naimo PS, Brink J, d'Udekem Y, Brizard CP, Konstantinov IE. Aortic valve repair in children without use of a patch. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 162:1179-1189.e3. [PMID: 33516462 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.11.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to assess the long-term outcomes of children in whom the aortic valve could be repaired without the use of patch material. We hypothesized that if the aortic valve is of sufficiently good quality to perform repair without patches, a durable repair could be achieved. METHODS All children (n = 102) who underwent aortic valve repair without the use of a patch between 1980 and 2016 were reviewed. RESULTS The median patient age at operation was 2 years (interquartile range, 1 month to 9.6 years). There were 25 neonates and 17 infants. There was no operative mortality. Mean overall survival at 10 years was 97.7% ± 0.01% (95% confidence interval, [CI] 91.0%-99.4%). Forty-three patients (42.2%) required 56 aortic valve reoperations, including 24 redo aortic valve repairs, 22 Ross procedures, 8 mechanical aortic valve replacements, and 2 homograft aortic valve replacements. Mean freedom from aortic valve reoperation at 10 years was 57.4% ± 0.06% (95% CI, 44.9%-68.1%), and freedom from aortic valve replacement at 10 years was 74.5% ± 0.05% (95% CI, 63.0%-82.9%) at 10 years. Freedom from aortic valve reoperation at 10 years was 33.1% ± 0.1% (95% CI, 14.5%-53.2%) in neonates and 68.9% ± 0.06% (95% CI, 54.5%-79.6%) in older children (P < .01). CONCLUSIONS In approximately one-third of children undergoing aortic valve repair, the repair could be achieved without patches. In these children, aortic valve repair was achieved without operative mortality. Infants and older children have low reoperation rates, whereas reoperation rates in neonates are higher. Initial repair allows valve replacement to be delayed to later in childhood, when a more durable result may be achieved.
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- Fraser R O Wallace
- Cardiac Surgery Unit, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Melbourne Children's Centre for Cardiovascular Genomics and Regenerative Medicine, Melbourne, Australia
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Melbourne Children's Centre for Cardiovascular Genomics and Regenerative Medicine, Melbourne, Australia.
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Rapid right ventricular pacing for balloon aortic valvuloplasty: expanding its routine use in neonates and infants. Cardiol Young 2020; 30:1890-1895. [PMID: 33021192 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951120003133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Rapid right ventricular pacing during balloon aortic valvuloplasty is commonly used to achieve balloon stability in children and adults. There is no consensus for the use of the technique in neonates and infants. We sought to review our institutional experience with rapid right ventricular pacing-assisted balloon aortic valvuloplasty across all age groups and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the technique in the sub-group of neonates and infants <12months. METHODS Retrospective study between February, 2011 and February, 2020. RESULTS A total of 37 patients (Group I: 21 neonates/infants <12months and Group II: 16 children 12 months-16 years) were analysed. Catheter-measured left ventricular to aortic gradient reduced from median of 66 mmHg (with a range from 30 to 125 mmHg) to 14 mmHg (with a range from 5 to 44 mmHg) in Group I and 44 mmHg (with a range from 28 to 93 mmHg) to 18 mmHg (with a range from 2 to 65 mmHg) in Group II (p < 0.001). Procedure and fluoroscopy times were identical in the two groups. Balloon:annulus ratio was 0.94 and 0.88 in Groups I and II, respectively. Freedom from reintervention was 100% for Group I at a median time of 3.2 years and 81% at 2.7 years for Group II. Reinterventions in Group II (3/16 pts) were performed predominantly for complex left ventricular outflow tract stenosis. At follow-up echocardiogram, 45% of patients in Group I had no aortic regurgitation, 30% trace-mild, 20% mild-moderate, and 5% moderate aortic regurgitation, whereas in Group II, 50% of patients had no aortic regurgitation, 32% had mild aortic regurgitation, and 18% mild-moderate aortic regurgitation. Unicuspid valves were only encountered in Group 1 (2/21 pts, 10%) and they were predictive of mild-aortic regurgitation during follow-up (p = 0.003). Ventricular fibrillation occurred in three neonates with suspicion of myocardial ischemia on the pre-procedure echocardiogram. All were successfully defibrillated. CONCLUSIONS Rapid right ventricular pacing can be expanded in neonates and infants to potentially decrease the incidence of aortic regurgitation and reintervention rates, hence avoiding high-risk surgical bail-out procedures for severe aortic regurgitation in the first year of life. Myocardial ischemia may predispose to ventricular dysrhythmias during rapid right ventricular pacing.
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Zhu Y, Hu R, Zhang W, Yu X, Dong W, Sun Y, Zhang H. Surgical and Transcatheter Treatments in Children with Congenital Aortic Stenosis. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 70:10-17. [PMID: 32886929 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND For patients with congenital aortic valve stenosis (AVS), comprehensive analysis of surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV) or balloon dilation (BD) is scarce and remains controversial. METHODS This study reviewed AVS data (aortic peak gradient, aortic insufficiency, and survival and reoperation) for patients who were suitable for biventricular repair at our center in 2008 to 2018. Patients were categorized into two subgroups based on age (≤3 or >3 months). RESULTS A total of 194 patients were treated, including 124 with SAV and 70 with BD. Resulting data revealed that residual aortic gradient at discharge was worse for BD (p = 0.001). While for patients younger than 3 months, the relief of AVS was comparable between the two groups (p = 0.624). There was no significant difference in time-related survival between the two groups (log-rank p = 0.644). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that preoperative left ventricular end-diastolic dimension predicted early death (p = 0.045). Survival in the two groups after 10 years was 96.8% in SAV and 95.7% in BD (p = 0.644). Freedom from reoperation after 10 years was 58.1% in SAV and 41.8% in BD patients (p = 0.01). There was no significant difference in freedom from reoperation between SAV and BD in patients younger than 3 months (p = 0.84). Multivariate analysis indicated that residual aortic peak gradient was predictive of reoperation (p = 0.038). CONCLUSION Both methods achieved excellent survival outcomes at our center. SAV achieved superior gradient reduction and minimized the necessity for reoperation. For patients younger than 3 months, BD rivaled SAV both in aortic stenosis relief and freedom from reoperation.
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- Yifan Zhu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Short- and intermediate-term results of balloon aortic valvuloplasty and surgical aortic valvotomy in neonates. Cardiol Young 2020; 30:489-492. [PMID: 32090726 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951120000372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Balloon aortic valvuloplasty and open surgical valvotomy are procedures to treat neonatal aortic stenosis, and there is controversy as to which method has superior outcomes. METHODS We reviewed the records of patients at our institution since 2000 who had a balloon aortic valvuloplasty or surgical valvotomy via an open commissurotomy prior to 2 months of age. RESULTS Forty patients had balloon aortic valvuloplasty and 15 patients had surgical valvotomy via an open commissurotomy. There was no difference in post-procedure mean gradient by transthoracic echocardiogram, which were 25.8 mmHg for balloon aortic valvuloplasty and 26.2 mmHg for surgical valvotomy, p = 0.87. Post-procedure, 15% of balloon aortic valvuloplasty patients had moderate aortic insufficiency and 2.5% of patients had severe aortic insufficiency, while no surgical valvotomy patients had moderate or severe aortic insufficiency. The average number of post-procedure hospital days was 14.2 for balloon aortic valvuloplasty and 19.8 for surgical valvotomy (p = 0.52). Freedom from re-intervention was 69% for balloon aortic valvuloplasty and 67% for surgical valvotomy at 1 year, and 43% for balloon aortic valvuloplasty and 67% for surgical valvotomy at 5 years (p = 0.60). CONCLUSIONS Balloon aortic valvuloplasty and surgical valvotomy provide similar short-term reduction in valve gradient. Balloon aortic valvuloplasty has a slightly shorter but not statistically significant hospital stay. Freedom from re-intervention is similar at 1 year. At 5 years, it is slightly higher in surgical valvotomy, though not statistically different. Balloon aortic valvuloplasty had a higher incidence of significant aortic insufficiency. Long-term comparisons cannot be made given the lack of long-term follow-up with surgical valvotomy.
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Feasibility and accuracy of real-time three-dimensional echocardiography in evaluating the aortic valve in children. Egypt Heart J 2020; 72:2. [PMID: 31912327 PMCID: PMC6946771 DOI: 10.1186/s43044-019-0037-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Aortic valve assessment by 2D transthoracic echocardiography is a relatively complex task owing to the unique anatomical features of the left ventricular outflow tract and its dynamic nature. We aimed to evaluate the accuracy of 3D transthoracic echocardiography [3D TTE] in assessing the aortic valve in children. Results The first group included 11 males and six females, with a mean age of 5.76 ± 6.39 years. All of these patients had aortic valve disease with a bicuspid variant. The second group included seven males and seven females, with a mean age of 4.4 ± 4.05 years. All of these patients had normal aortic valve morphology and had another congenital cardiac anomaly. The aortic valve annulus was assessed using the three modalities; 2D, 3D echocardiography in the vertical and horizontal diameters, and angiography. The aortic valve area was measured by 2D and 3D echocardiography using multiplane reformatted mode. The results of the analysis were then compared. They revealed that 3D echocardiographic measurement of the aortic annulus (horizontal diameter) correlated better with angiography than 2D and 3D (vertical diameter) echocardiographic measurements. There was a significant difference between the aortic valve area measured by 2D echocardiography and that measured by 3D echocardiography among the two groups, 2D echocardiography seems to underestimate the true aortic valve area. Conclusion The study concluded that 3D TTE with multiplane reformatted mode allows a more accurate assessment of the aortic valve when compared to 2D echocardiography and this correlates better with the angiographic findings.
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Kjellberg Olofsson C, Berggren H, Söderberg B, Sunnegårdh J. Treatment of valvular aortic stenosis in children: a 20-year experience in a single institution. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2019; 27:410-416. [PMID: 29562283 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivy078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study presents short- and long-term follow-up after treatment for isolated valvular aortic stenosis in children with surgical valvotomy as the preferred 1st intervention. METHODS All patients aged 0-18 years treated between 1994 and 2013 at our centre were reviewed regarding the mode of first treatment, mortality, reinterventions and the need for aortic valve replacement. RESULTS A total of 113 patients were identified in local registries. There were 44 neonates, 31 infants and 38 children. The mean follow-up period was 11 years (range 2-22 years). No early deaths and only 2 late deaths were reported. Of the 113 patients, 92 patients had open surgical valvotomy as the 1st intervention. Freedom from reintervention was 80%, 69%, 61%, 57% and 56% at 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years, respectively. The main indication for reintervention was valvular stenosis. Freedom from aortic valve replacement was 67%. CONCLUSIONS Surgical valvotomy of aortic stenosis in this long-term follow-up study resulted in no 30-day mortality and <1% late mortality. Reinterventions were common, with 38% of the patients having further surgery or catheter treatment of the aortic valve before the age of 18 years. Among the 40 patients aged 18 years or older at follow-up, 45% had had the aortic valve replaced. Our data do not allow comparison of catheter and surgical treatment, but, based on these results, we find no reason to change our current policy of surgical treatment as 1st intervention in patients with isolated valvular aortic stenosis.
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- Cecilia Kjellberg Olofsson
- Department of Cardiology, The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Pediatrics, Sundsvall Hospital, Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Singh GK. Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis. CHILDREN-BASEL 2019; 6:children6050069. [PMID: 31086112 PMCID: PMC6560383 DOI: 10.3390/children6050069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Aortic valve stenosis in children is a congenital heart defect that causes fixed form of hemodynamically significant left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with progressive course. Neonates and young infants who have aortic valve stenosis, usually develop congestive heart failure. Children and adolescents who have aortic valve stenosis, are mostly asymptomatic, although they may carry a small but significant risk of sudden death. Transcatheter or surgical intervention is indicated for symptomatic patients or those with moderate to severe left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Many may need reintervention.
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- Gautam K Singh
- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Campus Box 8116-NWT, 1 Children's Place, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA.
- St. Louis Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Place, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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Interventional Treatment of Cardiac Emergencies in Children with Congenital Heart Diseases. JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES 2019. [DOI: 10.2478/jce-2019-0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Cardiac emergencies in children represent an extremely important issue in medical practice. In general, interventional treatment could be optional in many situations, however it can be indicated in emergency conditions. There are many diseases at pediatric age that can benefit from interventional treatment, thus reducing the surgical risks and subsequent complications. Balloon atrioseptostomy, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure, percutaneous or hybrid closure of a ventricular septal defect, pulmonary or aortic valvuloplasty, balloon angioplasty for aortic coarctation, implantation of a stent for coarctation of the aorta, for severe stenosis of the infundibulum of the right ventricle, or for PDA correction are among the procedures that can be performed in emergency situations. This review aims to present the current state of the art in the field of pediatric interventional cardiology.
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Dorobantu DM, Taliotis D, Tulloh RM, Sharabiani MTA, Mohamed Ahmed E, Angelini GD, Stoica SC. Surgical versus balloon valvotomy in neonates and infants: results from the UK National Audit. Open Heart 2019; 6:e000938. [PMID: 30997128 PMCID: PMC6443132 DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2018-000938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objective There are conflicting data on choosing balloon aortic valvoplasty (BAV) or surgical aortic valvotomy (SAV) in neonates and infants requiring intervention for aortic valve stenosis. We aim to report the outcome of both techniques based on results from the UK national registry. Methods This is a retrospective study, including all patients under 1 year undergoing BAV/SAV between 2000 and 2012. A modulated renewal approach was used to examine the effect of reinterventions on outcomes. Results A total of 647 patients (488 BAV, 159 SAV, 292 neonates) undergoing 888 aortic valve procedures were included, with a median age of 40 days. Unadjusted survival at 10 years was 90.6% after initial BAV and 84.9% after initial SAV. Unadjusted aortic valve replacement (AVR) rate at 10 years was 78% after initial BAV and 80.3% after initial SAV. Initial BAV and SAV had comparable outcomes at 10 years when adjusted by covariates (p>0.4). AVR rates were higher after BAV and SAV reinterventions compared with initial valvoplasty without reinterventions (reference BAV, HR=3 and 3.8, respectively, p<0.001). Neonates accounted for 29/35 of early deaths after the initial procedure, without significant differences between BAV and SAV, with all late outcomes being worse compared with infants (p<0.005). Conclusions In a group of consecutive neonates and infants, BAV and SAV had comparable survival and freedom from reintervention as initial procedures and when performed as reinterventions. These findings support a treatment choice based on patient characteristics and centre expertise, and further research into the best patient profile for each choice.
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- Dan Mihai Dorobantu
- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.,Cardiology Department, "Prof. C.C. Iliescu" Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, Bucharest, Romania
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- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK
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- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.,Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, UK
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- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.,Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, UK
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- Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK.,Departments of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, UK
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d'Udekem Y, Tweddell JS, Karl TR. The great debate series: surgical treatment of aortic valve abnormalities in children. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2019; 53:919-931. [PMID: 29668975 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezy069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This article is the latest in an EJCTS series entitled 'The Great Debates'. We have chosen the topic of aortic valve (AoV) surgery in children, with a focus on infants and neonates. The topic was selected due to the significant challenges that AoV problems in the young may present to the surgical team. There are many areas of active controversy, despite the vast accumulated world experience. We have tried to incorporate many of these issues in the questions posed, not claiming to be all-inclusive. The individuals invited to this debate are experts in paediatric valve surgery, with broad and successful clinical experiences on multiple continents. We hope that the facts and opinions presented in this debate will generate interest and discussion and perhaps prove useful in decision-making for future complex valve cases.
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- Yves d'Udekem
- Cardiac Surgical Unit, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Johns Hopkins All Children's Heart Institute, St. Petersburg, FL, USA.,European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
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Bouhout I, Ba PS, El-Hamamsy I, Poirier N. Aortic Valve Interventions in Pediatric Patients. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019; 31:277-287. [DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2018.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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State of the art and prospective for percutaneous treatment for left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. PROGRESS IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2018.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Atik SU, Eroğlu AG, Çinar B, Bakar MT, Saltik İL. Comparison of Balloon Dilatation and Surgical Valvuloplasty in Non-critical Congenital Aortic Valvular Stenosis at Long-Term Follow-Up. Pediatr Cardiol 2018; 39:1554-1560. [PMID: 29923134 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-018-1929-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The two main modalities used for congenital aortic valvular stenosis (AVS) treatment are balloon aortic valve dilatation (BAD) and surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV). This study evaluates residual and recurrent stenosis, aortic regurgitation (AR) development/progression, reintervention rates, and the risk factors associated with this end point in patients with non-critical congenital AVS who underwent BAD or SAV after up to 18 years of follow-up. From 1990 to 2017, 70 consecutive interventions were performed in patients with AVS, and 61 were included in this study (33 BADs and 28 SAVs). There were no significant differences in age, sex distribution, PSIG, and AR frequency between the BAD and SAV groups. Bicuspid valve morphology was more common in the BAD group than the SAV group. There was no statistically significant difference between PSIGs and AR development or progression after intervention at the immediate postoperative echocardiography of patients who underwent BAD or SAV (p = 0.82 vs. p = 0.29). Patients were followed 6.9 ± 5.1 years after intervention. The follow-up period in the SAV group was longer than that of the BAD group (9.5 ± 5.4 vs. 5.5 ± 4.4 years, p = 0.003). There was no statistically significant difference in the last echocardiographic PSIG between patients who underwent SAV or BAD (51.1 ± 33.5 vs. 57.3 ± 35.1, p = 0.659). Freedom from reintervention was 81.3% at 5 years and 57.5% at 10 years in the BAD group and 95.5% at 5 years and 81.8% at 10 years in the SAV group, respectively (p = 0.044). There was no difference in postprocedural immediate PSIG and last PSIG at follow-up and the development/progression of AR between patients who were treated with BAD versus SAV. However, long-term results of SAV were superior to those of BAD, with a somewhat prolonged reintervention interval.
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- Sezen Ugan Atik
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ou-Yang WB, Li SJ, Xie YQ, Hu SS, Wang SZ, Zhang FW, Guo GL, Liu Y, Pang KJ, Pan XB. Hybrid Balloon Valvuloplasty for the Treatment of Severe Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis in Infants. Ann Thorac Surg 2017; 105:175-180. [PMID: 28964424 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.05.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Revised: 04/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical or percutaneous interventional treatment of severe congenital aortic valve stenosis (CAS) in early infancy remains challenging. This single-center, retrospective study analyzed midterm outcomes of a hybrid balloon valvuloplasty procedure through the ascending aorta by way of median sternotomy, including cases with improved technique. METHODS Included were 45 consecutive infants (aged <90 days) with CAS and selected for biventricular repair who underwent hybrid balloon valvuloplasty in a hybrid or ordinary operating room from October 2010 to March 2016. Patients were assessed at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months and yearly thereafter. RESULTS Hybrid balloon valvuloplasty was successful in all patients, with the last 8 treated in an ordinary operating room under only echocardiography guidance with a new sheath. Thirty-two patients were successfully rescued from low heart rate or left ventricular systolic dysfunction, or both, by cardiac massage under direct visualization; none required cardiopulmonary bypass. The degree of new aortic insufficiency was mild in 7 patients and changed from mild to moderate in 1 patient. Aortic valve pressure gradient decreased from 70.6 ± 17.5 mm Hg preoperatively to 15.2 ± 4.2 mm Hg immediately postoperatively (p < 0.001). Fluoroscopy time was 4.8 ± 2.3 minutes. At a median of 32.1 months (range, 1 to 68 months) follow-up, all patients were alive and healthy. Aortic valve pressure gradient remained low (19.1 ± 5.2 mm Hg). Left ventricular ejection fraction increased from 0.515 ± 0.134 (range, 0.21 to 0.70) preoperatively to 0.633 ± 0.035 (range, 0.58 to 0.75; p < 0.001). No aortic insufficiency developed, and no patient required reintervention. CONCLUSIONS For infants with severe CAS, hybrid balloon valvuloplasty through the ascending aorta by way of a median sternotomy appears efficacious and safe up to midterm follow-up.
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- Wen-Bin Ou-Yang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, China & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Acute Success of Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in the Current Era. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2017; 10:1717-1726. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Stephens EH, Chai P. Aortic Valve Surgery in the Pediatric Population. CURRENT PEDIATRICS REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40124-017-0128-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Pinkos A, Stauthammer C, Rittenberg R, Barncord K. High-pressure balloon dilation in a dog with supravalvular aortic stenosis. J Vet Cardiol 2016; 19:88-94. [PMID: 27806903 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvc.2016.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Revised: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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A 6-month-old female intact Goldendoodle was presented for diagnostic work up of a grade IV/VI left basilar systolic heart murmur. An echocardiogram was performed and revealed a ridge of tissue distal to the aortic valve leaflets at the sinotubular junction causing an instantaneous pressure gradient of 62 mmHg across the supravalvular aortic stenosis and moderate concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle. Intervention with a high-pressure balloon dilation catheter was pursued and significantly decreased the pressure gradient to 34 mmHg. No complications were encountered. The patient returned in 5 months for re-evaluation and static long-term reduction in the pressure gradient was noted.
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- A Pinkos
- University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1365 Gortner Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55108, USA.
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- University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1365 Gortner Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55108, USA
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- University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1365 Gortner Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55108, USA
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- University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1365 Gortner Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55108, USA
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Sullivan PM, Rubio AE, Johnston TA, Jones TK. Long-term outcomes and re-interventions following balloon aortic valvuloplasty in pediatric patients with congenital aortic stenosis: A single-center study. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2016; 89:288-296. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Revised: 07/19/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Patrick M. Sullivan
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology; Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine; Los Angeles California
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology; Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine; Seattle Washington
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology; Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine; Seattle Washington
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology; Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine; Seattle Washington
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Donald JS, Konstantinov IE. Surgical Aortic Valvuloplasty Versus Balloon Aortic Valve Dilatation in Children. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2016; 7:583-91. [DOI: 10.1177/2150135116651091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2015] [Accepted: 04/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Balloon aortic valve dilatation (BAD) is assumed to provide the same outcomes as surgical aortic valvuloplasty (SAV). However, the development of precise modern surgical valvuloplasty techniques may result in better long-term durability of the aortic valve repair. This review of the recent literature suggests that current SAV provides a safe and durable repair. Furthermore, primary SAV appears to have greater freedom from reintervention and aortic valve replacement when compared to BAD.
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- Julia S. Donald
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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Hill GD, Ginde S, Rios R, Frommelt PC, Hill KD. Surgical Valvotomy Versus Balloon Valvuloplasty for Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc 2016; 5:e003931. [PMID: 27503847 PMCID: PMC5015309 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.116.003931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal initial treatment for congenital aortic valve stenosis in children remains unclear between balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) and surgical aortic valvotomy (SAV). METHODS AND RESULTS We performed a contemporary systematic review and meta-analysis to compare survival in children with congenital aortic valve stenosis. Secondary outcomes included frequency of at least moderate regurgitation at hospital discharge as well as rates of aortic valve replacement and reintervention. Single- and dual-arm studies were identified by a search of PubMed (Medline), Embase, and the Cochrane database. Overall 2368 patients from 20 studies were included in the analysis, including 1835 (77%) in the BAV group and 533 (23%) in the SAV group. There was no difference between SAV and BAV in hospital mortality (OR=0.98, 95% CI 0.5-2.0, P=0.27, I(2)=22%) or frequency of at least moderate aortic regurgitation at discharge (OR=0.58, 95% CI 0.3-1.3, P=0.09, I(2)=54%). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed no difference in long-term survival or freedom from aortic valve replacement but significantly more reintervention in the BAV group (10-year freedom from reintervention of 46% [95% CI 40-52] for BAV versus 73% [95% CI 68-77] for SAV, P<0.001). Results were unchanged in a sensitivity analysis restricted to infants (<1 year of age). CONCLUSIONS Although higher rates of reintervention suggest improved outcomes with SAV, indications for reintervention may vary depending on initial intervention. When considering the benefits of a less-invasive approach, and clinical equipoise with respect to more clinically relevant outcomes, these findings support the need for a randomized controlled trial.
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- Garick D Hill
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Duke University, Durham, NC
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Galoin-Bertail C, Capderou A, Belli E, Houyel L. The mid-term outcome of primary open valvotomy for critical aortic stenosis in early infancy - a retrospective single center study over 18 years. J Cardiothorac Surg 2016; 11:116. [PMID: 27484000 PMCID: PMC4970304 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-016-0509-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2015] [Accepted: 07/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background The objective of this study was to examine early and long-term results of surgical aortic valvotomy in neonates and infants aged less than four months and to identify predictors of outcome. Methods Between August 1994 and April 2012, 83 consecutive patients younger than 4 months of age underwent open heart valvotomy for critical aortic stenosis in our institution. Median age was 17 days (range 0-111 days). We examined clinical records to establish determinants of outcome and illustrate long-term results. Results Fifty-six patients (67 %) were neonates. Associated cardiac malformations were found in 24 patients (29 %), including multilevel left heart obstruction in 5. The median follow-up was 4.2 years. The time-related survival rate was 87 and 85 % at 5 and 15 years, respectively. The time-related survival without reintervention was respectively 51, 35 and 18 % at 5, 10 and 15 years. The time-related survival without aortic valve replacement was respectively 67, 54 and 39 % at 5, 10 and 15 years. Ventricular dysfunction (p = 0.04), delayed sternal closure (p = 0.007), endocardial fibroelastosis (p = 0.02) and low z-score of the aortic annulus (p = 0.04) were found predictors of global mortality. Ventricular dysfunction (p = 0.01) and endocardial fibroelastosis (p = 0.04) were found predictors of reintervention. Conclusions The experience, in our center, on the management of critical aortic stenosis, shows a low early and late mortality, but the aortic valvotomy is a palliative procedure and we see unfortunately a high rate of reintervention among which the aortic valve replacement. These results suggest to reconsider the use of aortic balloon valvotomy, and particularly for the neonates with a low cardiac output in order to avoid the myocardial stress and the neurological injury due to the cardiopulmonary bypass.
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- Claire Galoin-Bertail
- Centre de Référence Malformations Cardiaques Congénitales Complexes-M3C, Centre Chirurgical Marie-Lannelongue, INSERM U 999, Université Paris-Sud, 133 Avenue Résistance, 92350, Le Plessis Robinson, E.U., France.
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- Centre de Référence Malformations Cardiaques Congénitales Complexes-M3C, Centre Chirurgical Marie-Lannelongue, INSERM U 999, Université Paris-Sud, 133 Avenue Résistance, 92350, Le Plessis Robinson, E.U., France
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- Institut Hospitalier Jacques Cartier, 6 Avenue du Loyer Lambert, 91300, Massy, E.U., France
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- Centre de Référence Malformations Cardiaques Congénitales Complexes-M3C, Centre Chirurgical Marie-Lannelongue, INSERM U 999, Université Paris-Sud, 133 Avenue Résistance, 92350, Le Plessis Robinson, E.U., France
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Hraška V. Neonatal Aortic Stenosis Is a Surgical Disease. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu 2016; 19:2-5. [PMID: 27060035 DOI: 10.1053/j.pcsu.2015.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/10/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Neonates with critical aortic stenosis represent a challenging group of patients with severe obstruction at a valvar level and with symptoms of heart failure. If biventricular repair is chosen, open valvotomy (OV) has been firmly established as the most effective initial treatment. In comparison with blind ballooning, OV, with exact splitting of fused commissures and shaving of obstructing nodules, can produce a better valve with a maximum valve orifice, without causing regurgitation. Thus, predictable and consistent early and longer-lasting results in any type of valve morphology are provided. Clearly superior results can be achieved in a tricuspid valve arrangement. OV not only offers a high survival benefit in the long run, but also a high quality of life, by minimizing re-interventions and preserving the native aortic valve in the majority of patients.
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- Viktor Hraška
- German Pediatric Cardiac Center, Sankt Augustin, Germany.
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Kari FA, Kroll J, Kiss J, Hess C, Stiller B, Siepe M, Beyersdorf F. Progression of Aortic Regurgitation After Different Repair Techniques for Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis. Pediatr Cardiol 2016; 37:84-9. [PMID: 26266328 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-015-1243-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2015] [Accepted: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We sought to characterize the incidence of AR progression and determine risk factors for AR progression in a consecutive series of infants and children after surgical correction of congenital aortic valvular and supravalvular stenosis. N = 30 patients underwent repair of the aortic valve for isolated congenital aortic valve stenosis (n = 14, 47 %) or combined with aortic regurgitation (AR, n = 16, 53%). N = 27 (90%) had a valvular and n = 3 patients (10%) presented with supravalvular pathology of their aortic valve. In n = 16 patients (53%) a bicuspid and in n = 2 (6%) patients, a unicuspid valve was present. Comparative survival was analyzed using the Cox model and log-rank calculations. Log-rank calculations were performed for variables reaching statistical significance in order to identify differences in survival between groups. Commissurotomy was performed in n = 20 patients, patch implantation in n = 4, cusp shaving in n = 8, cusp prolapse correction in n = 3, and cusp augmentation in n = 4 patients. In patients with combined dysfunction and preoperative AR, AR was successfully reduced by the initial procedure, and postoperatively the overall median AR grade was 1+ (range 0-2.5+, p = 0.001, for AR reduction among patients with any grade of preoperative AR). By the time of follow-up echocardiography, the median AR grade had significantly progressed toward 1.5+ (p = 0.004). At the time of mid-term follow-up at 3.2 years, none of the patients had moderate or severe AR grades >2.5+. Patients with a monocuspid aortic valve and patients who had some kind of patch implantation into their cusps or commissures or shaving of thickened cusps were more likely to present with progression of aortic regurgitation. Monocuspid aortic valve and patch implantation, as well as cusp shaving, are probably linked to AR progression. The standard procedure of commissurotomy results in an absolute rate of AR progression of 40 % over a medium-term follow-up period.
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- Fabian A Kari
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Pediatrics, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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Loomba RS, Bowman JL, Cao Y, Tweddell J, Dearani JA, Simpson PM, Cetta F, Pelech AN. Is Aortic Valve Leaflet Morphology Predictive of Outcome in Pediatric Aortic Valve Stenosis? CONGENIT HEART DIS 2015. [PMID: 26219421 DOI: 10.1111/chd.12278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Initial palliative treatment of congenital aortic valve stenosis consists of either surgical commissurotomy or transcatheter balloon valvuloplasty. The basis for selection of primary approach usually is ill defined. It was hypothesized that aortic valve characteristics may be helpful in directing choice of intervention. This study assesses the impact of valve morphology on time to reintervention after catheter- or surgical-based therapy. METHODS A retrospective review of preprocedural echocardiographic aortic outflow characteristics was compared with outcomes of primary surgical or balloon valve interventions. Characteristics studied included (1) annular dimension; (2) leaflet number; (3) leaflet excursion; and (4) degree of leaflet coaptation. Patients included those <20 years with a primary diagnosis of aortic stenosis (AS) and no other hemodynamically significant lesions at our institutions from 2000 to 2011. A total of 102 patients were included, 31 classified as having critical and 71 as having noncritical aortic stenosis. Of the patients, 79 were male, and 50 underwent primary catheter intervention. Echo parameters were compared with procedural outcome as defined by death or need for reintervention. Receiver operator curves were utilized to determine the point within each morphologic feature where the greatest difference occurred. This was utilized as the distinguishing point within each the morphologic group. Analysis was conducted separately for critical and noncritical aortic stenosis. RESULTS Kaplan-Meier analysis demonstrated no significant difference in time to reintervention or death whether initial palliation consisted of surgical commissurotomy or balloon valvuloplasty with respect to any of the morphologic characteristics studied. CONCLUSION Patients with AS do equally well with surgical commissurotomy or balloon valvuloplasty as initial palliation. This holds true for those with either critical or noncritical aortic stenosis. Valve morphology did not help in selection of initial palliative strategy. Current technologies should enable an improved selection of initial palliative approach through thoughtful, randomized trials.
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- Rohit S Loomba
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis, USA
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- Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis, USA
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- Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis, USA
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- Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis, USA
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Patel S, Saini AP, Nair A, Weber HS. Transcarotid balloon valvuloplasty in neonates and small infants with critical aortic valve stenosis utilizing continuous transesophageal echocardiographic guidance: A 22 year single center experience from the cath lab to the bedside. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2015; 86:821-7. [PMID: 26013053 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Revised: 05/01/2015] [Accepted: 05/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Utilization of continuous transesophageal echocardiographic guidance (cTEE) during transcarotid balloon valvuloplasty (TCBV) in neonates and small infants with critical aortic valve stenosis (AS) allows for continuous hemodynamic assessment and improved outcomes. BACKGROUND Preferred method of intervention for critical AS remains controversial due to conflicting results. METHODS Since 1992, 30 neonates and small infants with critical AS and adequate left ventricular (LV) volumes underwent TCBV with cTEE. Critical AS was defined as ductal dependent systemic circulation, LV systolic dysfunction, or an echo gradient≥100 mm Hg with evidence of hypoperfusion. RESULTS The median age at intervention was 4 days (range 1-54 days). Nineteen (63%) patients required PGE1 and 25 (85%) had LV dysfunction. All procedures were performed with cTEE guidance. The initial 15 patients were performed in the cath lab whereas the subsequent 15 patients were performed at the bedside without fluoroscopy. The peak systolic gradient decreased from 70 to 24 mm Hg (P<0.001). Four (13%) early deaths were secondary to associated cardiac anomalies although one patient developed severe aortic valve insufficiency (AI) immediately post intervention. At discharge, two patients (8%) had ≥moderate AI. At a mean follow-up of 9 years (range: 2.2-20 years), there were 15 additional aortic valve interventions. Freedom from aortic valve reintervention at 10 years was 55% and actuarial survival rate at 10 and 15 years was 82%. CONCLUSION Bedsides TCBV with cTEE guidance is effective palliation for neonates and small infants with critical AS and allows for continuous hemodynamic assessment without the use of ionizing radiation. Our early and late results appear comparable to surgical valvotomy.
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- Sunil Patel
- Pediatric Cardiology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Hershey Medical College, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Pediatric Cardiology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Hershey Medical College, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Pediatric Cardiology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Hershey Medical College, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Pediatric Cardiology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Hershey Medical College, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Prijic SM, Vukomanovic VA, Stajevic MS, Bjelakovic BB, Zdravkovic MD, Sehic IN, Kosutic JL. Balloon dilation and surgical valvotomy comparison in non-critical congenital aortic valve stenosis. Pediatr Cardiol 2015; 36:616-24. [PMID: 25388630 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-014-1056-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2014] [Accepted: 10/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Percutaneous balloon aortic valvoplasty (BAV) and surgical aortic valvotomy (SAV) are palliative procedures in patients with non-critical congenital valve stenosis. The aim of the study was to evaluate long-term BAV and SAV results after up to 24 years of follow-up. From 1987 to 2013, 74 consecutive interventions were performed in patients with aortic stenosis, and 62 were included in the study (39 BAVs and 23 SAVs). Age of BAV patients was 1.3 months to 17 years, and of SAV patients 1.2 months to 15 years. Although BAV patients were older, there was no difference between groups according to sex, valve function/morphology, and early/late follow-up results, with exception to hospitalization period. Significant pressure gradient reduction and aortic regurgitation increment were registered after procedures. Three patients did not survive early period after surgery. Follow-up period was 7.0 ± 5.4 and 9.0 ± 8.0 years after BAV and SAV, respectively (p = 0.242). Follow-up pressure gradient rose only in the BAV group, and was emphasized after 10-year-follow-up (p = 0.020). Significant aortic insufficiency progression was registered after 15 years of follow-up in both groups (p = 0.007 and p = 0.009, respectively). Mean reintervention-free survival was 12.0 years in the BAV and 14.5 years in the SAV group (p = 0.733), and mean survival without aortic valve replacement was 15.2 and 17.4 years, respectively (p = 0.877). BAV and SAV in patients with congenital aortic stenosis are very comparable in both early and late follow-up results.
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- Sergej M Prijic
- Cardiology Department, Mother and Child Health Institute of Serbia, R. Dakica St. 6-8, 11070, Belgrade, Serbia
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Zebele C, Chivasso P, Sedmakov C, Angelini G, Caputo M, Parry A, Stoica S. The Ross Operation in Children and Young Adults. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2014; 5:406-12. [DOI: 10.1177/2150135114537532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objectives: To determine UK national trends and results of the Ross operation in relation to all aortic valve interventions. Methods: Examination of the UK Congenital Central Cardiac Audit Database for all aortic valve procedures performed between 2000 and 2011 in children (0-16 years) and young adults (16-30 years). Results: A total of 2,206 aortic valve procedures were performed in children and 1,824 in young adults, the proportions in the two groups being: Ross operation (19% vs 15%, respectively), surgical valvoplasty (9.5% vs 4%), surgical valvotomy (9.5% vs 1%), aortic valve replacement (AVR; 11% vs 55%), aortic root replacement (4% vs 18%), and balloon valvoplasty (47% vs 7%). The 30-day and 1-year survival after Ross is 99.3% and 98.7%, respectively, in the last four years achieving 100%. In children, the proportion of balloon valvoplasty increased from an average of 43% in 2000 to 2006 to 53% in 2007 to 2011, whereas the Ross operation decreased from 22% to 16% ( P < .001). In young adults, the figures are an increase from 49% to 58% for AVR compared to a decrease from 23% to 9% for Ross ( P < .001). Our own single-center series of 91 patients also shows standard results for early- and long-term survival and freedom from reoperation, but gradually fewer Ross operations performed. The year-on-year changes show a significant decreasing trend locally and nationally. Conclusions: Despite an excellent track record, the Ross operation is performed less frequently in the United Kingdom. This report is a first step in comparing treatment modalities at national level.
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- Carlo Zebele
- Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom
- Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Portela Torrón F. Regurgitación aórtica y reparación. CIRUGIA CARDIOVASCULAR 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2014.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Alsoufi B, d‘Udekem Y. Aortic valve repair and replacement in children. Future Cardiol 2014; 10:105-15. [DOI: 10.2217/fca.13.88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT: Several aortic valve (AV) pathologies might necessitate intervention. Percutaneous or surgical AV repair is generally recommended as the initial management strategy in children with AV disease, offering the advantage of stabilization of the heart dimensions and improvement of patients‘ symptoms. When AV repair is not possible or fails, AV replacement is necessary and is associated with several challenges in children. This review will focus on treatment strategy, AV repair techniques, AV replacement choices and outcomes of AV disease management in children.
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- Bahaaldin Alsoufi
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children‘s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Royal Children‘s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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Backer CL. Infant Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis. J Am Coll Cardiol 2013; 62:2141-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.07.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2013] [Accepted: 07/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Outcomes After Operations for Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease in the Pediatric Population. Ann Thorac Surg 2013; 96:2175-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.07.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2013] [Revised: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 07/23/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Martin R, Hascoët S, Dulac Y, Peyre M, Mejean S, Hadeed K, Cazavet A, Leobon B, Acar P. Comparison of two- and three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography for measurement of aortic annulus diameter in children. Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2013; 106:492-500. [DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2013.06.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Revised: 06/04/2013] [Accepted: 06/11/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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