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Ashry A, Khan S, Johns M, Moran D, Mohammed HM, Lotto R, Kutty R, Dhannapuneni R, Guerrero R, Lotto A. Ventricular Septal Defect Exposure by Tricuspid Valve Chordal Detachment-A Retrospective Matched Study. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2023; 14:350-356. [PMID: 36862697 DOI: 10.1177/21501351221151042] [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: 03/03/2023]
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Background: Transatrial approach is the standard method in repairing ventricular septal defects (VSD) in the pediatric population. However, the tricuspid valve (TV) apparatus might obscure the inferior border of the VSD risking the adequacy of repair by leaving residual VSD or heart block. Detachment of the TV chordae has been described as an alternative technique to TV leaflet detachment. The aim of this study is to investigate the safety of such a technique. Methods: Retrospective review of patients who underwent VSD repair between 2015 and 2018. Group A (n = 25) had VSD repair with TV chordae detachment were matched for age and weight to group B (n = 25) without tricuspid chordal or leaflet detachment. Electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram at discharge and at 3 years of follow-up were reviewed to identify new ECG changes, residual VSD, and TV regurgitation. Results: Median ages in groups A and B were 6.13 (IQR 4.33-7.91) and 6.33 (4.77-7.2) months. New onset right bundle branch block (RBBB) was diagnosed at discharge in 28% (n = 7) of group A versus 56% (n = 14) in group B (P = .044), while the incidence dropped to 16% (n = 4) in group A versus 40% (n = 10) in group B (P = .059) in the 3 years follow-up ECG. Echocardiogram at discharge showed moderate tricuspid regurgitation in 16% (n = 4) in group A and 12% (n = 3) in group B (P = .867). Three years of follow-up echocardiography revealed no moderate or severe tricuspid regurgitation and no significant residual VSD in either group. Conclusion: No significant difference in operative time was observed between the two techniques. TV chordal detachment technique reduces the incidence of postoperative RBBB without increasing the incidence of TV regurgitation at discharge.
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- Amr Ashry
- Congenital Cardiac Surgery Service, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Assiut University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Paediatric Cardiology Service, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Paediatric Cardiology Service, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Paediatric Cardiology Service, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Faculty of Health, 4589Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Congenital Cardiac Surgery Service, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Congenital Cardiac Surgery Service, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Congenital Cardiac Surgery Service, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK.,School of Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Congenital Cardiac Surgery Service, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, UK.,Faculty of Health, 4589Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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Schittek J, Sachweh JS, Arndt F, Grafmann M, Hüners I, Kozlik-Feldmann R, Biermann D. Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Detachment for Isolated Ventricular Septal Defect Closure. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 69:e48-e52. [PMID: 34758490 PMCID: PMC8601706 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Partial detachment of the septal and anterior leaflets of the tricuspid valve (TV) is a technique to visualize a perimembranous ventricular septal defect (VSD) for surgical closure in cases where the VSD is obscured by TV tissue. However, TV incision bears the risk of causing relevant postoperative TV regurgitation and higher degree atrioventricular (AV) block. A total of 40 patients were identified retrospectively in our institution who underwent isolated VSD closure between January 2013 and August 2015. Visualization of the VSD was achieved in 20 patients without and in 20 patients with additional partial detachment of the TV. The mean age of patients with partial tricuspid valve detachment (TVD) was 0.7 ± 0.1 years compared with 1 ± 0.3 years (
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= 0.1). Cross-clamp time was longer if the TV was detached (69 ± 5 vs. 54 ± 4 minutes,
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= 0.023). There was no perioperative mortality. Echocardiography at discharge and after 2.5 years (2 months–6 years) of follow-up showed neither a postoperative increase of tricuspid regurgitation nor any relevant residual shunt. Postoperative electrocardiograms were normal without any sign of higher degree AV block. TVD offers enhanced exposure and safe treatment of VSDs. It did not result in higher rates of TV regurgitation or relevant AV block compared with the control group.
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- John Schittek
- Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department for Pediatric Cardiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department for Pediatric Cardiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department for Pediatric Cardiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, University Heart & Vascular Center Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Lee JH, Cho S, Kwak JG, Kwon HW, Kwak Y, Min J, Kim WH, Lee JR. Tricuspid valve detachment for ventricular septal defect closure in infants <5 kg: should we be hesitant? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 60:544-551. [PMID: 33787866 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab113] [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] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We compared the clinical outcomes between tricuspid valve detachment (TVD) and non-TVD for ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure in infants <5 kg. METHODS From January 2004 to April 2020, 462 infants <5 kg with VSD without more complex intracardiac lesions and who had undergone VSD closure through the trans-atrial approach were enrolled. Propensity score-matching analysis was performed. Clinical outcomes were compared between the paired TVD group (group D) and paired non-TVD group (group N). RESULTS The median age and body weight at operation were 1.9 months [interquartile range(IQR), 1.4-2.5] and 4.2 kg (IQR, 3.7-4.6). The median follow-up duration was 83.4 months (IQR, 43.5-130.4). After matching, 44 pairs were extracted from each group. There were no significant differences in all-cause mortality (P = 0.176), reoperation (P = 0.172), postoperative morbidities, including residual VSD, aortic regurgitation, atrioventricular block and significant tricuspid regurgitation (TR) (P = 0.346) between group D and group N. However, group D showed significantly less TR progression during follow-up (P = 0.019). CONCLUSIONS In infants <5 kg, TVD can be a reasonable and valid option for successful VSD closure without morbidities, including TR progression if the indication exists.
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- Jae Hong Lee
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Pourmoghadam KK, Boron A, Ruzmetov M, Suguna Narasimhulu S, Kube A, O’Brien MC, DeCampli WM. Septal Leaflet Versus Chordal Detachment in Closure of Hard-to-Expose Ventricular Septal Defects. Ann Thorac Surg 2018; 106:814-821. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.02.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Park CS. Invited Commentary. Ann Thorac Surg 2018; 106:821. [PMID: 29758208 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.04.031] [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: 04/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Chun Soo Park
- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88, Oympic-Ro 43-Gil Songpa-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea 05505.
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Lucchese G, Rossetti L, Faggian G, Luciani GB. Long-Term Follow-Up Study of Temporary Tricuspid Valve Detachment as Approach to VSD Repair without Consequent Tricuspid Dysfunction. Tex Heart Inst J 2016; 43:392-396. [PMID: 27777518 DOI: 10.14503/thij-14-4797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Temporary tricuspid valve detachment improves the operative view of certain congenital ventricular septal defects (VSDs), but its long-term effects on tricuspid valve function are still debated. From 2002 through 2012, we performed a prospective study of 68 children (mean age, 1.28 ± 1.01 yr) who underwent transatrial closure of VSDs following temporary tricuspid valve detachment. Sixty patients had conoventricular and 8 had mid-muscular VSDs. All were in sinus rhythm. Seventeen patients had systemic pulmonary artery pressures. Preoperative echocardiograms showed trivial-to-mild tricuspid regurgitation in 62 patients and tricuspid dysplasia with severe regurgitation in 6 patients. Patients were clinically and echocardiographically monitored at 30 postoperative days, 3 months, 6 months, every 6 months thereafter for the first 2 years, and then once a year. No in-hospital or late death was observed at the median follow-up evaluation of 5.9 years. Mean intensive care unit and hospital stays were 1.6 ± 1.1 and 7.3 ± 2.7 days, respectively. Residual small VSDs occurred in 3 patients, and temporary atrioventricular block in one. After VSD repair, 62 patients (91%) had trivial or mild tricuspid regurgitation, and 6 moderate. Five of these last had severe tricuspid regurgitation preoperatively and had undergone additional tricuspid valve repair during the procedure. The grade of residual tricuspid regurgitation remained stable postoperatively, and no tricuspid stenosis was documented. All patients were in New York Heart Association class I at follow-up. Temporary tricuspid valve detachment is a simple and useful method for a complete visualization of certain VSDs without incurring substantial tricuspid dysfunction.
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Detachment of the tricuspid valve for ventricular septal defect closure in infants younger than 3 months. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016; 152:491-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2016.03.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Revised: 03/04/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Charakida M, Pushparajah K, Anderson D, Simpson JM. Insights Gained From Three-Dimensional Imaging Modalities for Closure of Ventricular Septal Defects. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2014; 7:954-61. [DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.114.002502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Marietta Charakida
- From the Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- From the Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Russell HM, Forsberg K, Backer CL, Wurlitzer KC, Kaushal S, Mavroudis C. Outcomes of Radial Incision of the Tricuspid Valve for Ventricular Septal Defect Closure. Ann Thorac Surg 2011; 92:685-90; discussion 690. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2010] [Revised: 02/25/2011] [Accepted: 03/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kumar N, Dixit S, Agrawal R, Verma RK, Krishna V, Sahni JL. Temporary tricuspid valve leaflet detachment for closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect: Early experiences. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s12055-009-0032-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Häussler A, Prêtre R. Surgical closure of a perimembranous ventricular septum defect with a running suture. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg 2008; 2008:mmcts.2006.002410. [PMID: 24415545 DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2006.002410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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A ventricular septum defect (VSD) is a common defect in congenital surgery, either isolated or associated with other malformations. Most of the defects are located around the membranous septum and hence are called 'perimembranous'. The less damaging approach to close them is certainly through an incision in the right atrium. In some trunco-arterial malformation, an incision in the infundibulum is necessary to connect the right ventricle to the pulmonary arteries. A perimembranous VSD can then also be closed using the same incision. The videos show the closure of a perimembranous VSD using these two common approaches. Although many surgeons opt for interrupted stitches reinforced with pledgets to close these defects, a running suture can also be used and, in our opinion, is a reliable and rapid alternative technique.
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- Achim Häussler
- Division of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery, University and Children Hospital Zürich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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Pande S, Majumdar G, Agarwal SK, Kundu A, Kale N. Anatomical Exposure of Ventricular Septal Defect. Heart Lung Circ 2007; 16:322-3. [PMID: 17347045 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2006.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2006] [Revised: 10/14/2006] [Accepted: 10/19/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The ventricular septal defect approached through the right atrium is associated with inadequate exposure and thus difficulty in its closure. The retraction, to expose the defect, leads to distortion of anatomy and a limitation of space to operate. We propose a simple procedure of retracting sutures to expose the defect without this limitation.
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- Shantanu Pande
- Department of Cardio-vascular and Thoracic Surgery, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, India
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Sasson L, Katz MG, Ezri T, Tamir A, Herman A, Bove EL, Schachner A. Indications for Tricuspid Valve Detachment in Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect in Children. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 82:958-63; discussion 963. [PMID: 16928516 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.03.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2006] [Revised: 03/27/2006] [Accepted: 03/29/2006] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Different techniques have been described for tricuspid valve detachment to improve visualization in ventricular septal defect repair. Our hypothesis was that preoperative echocardiographic criteria are important in deciding which patients should undergo ventricular septal defect repair by tricuspid valve detachment, and patients who undergo this procedure may have a better surgical outcome than those who fulfilled the criteria but were actually operated on with the standard surgical approach. METHODS Between January 2000 and December 2004 we prospectively studied 179 patients scheduled for ventricular septal defect repair and criteria for tricuspid valve detachment were established. Of these, 84 patients did not have any criteria for tricuspid valve detachment and were classified as the control group (group 1). Ninety-five patients with at least one criterion for tricuspid valve detachment were intraoperatively divided by patients who underwent tricuspid valve detachment into group 2 (n = 41), and those who did not undergo tricuspid valve detachment into group 3 (n = 53). RESULTS Surgical complications occurred more frequently in group 3 (26%) as opposed to group 2 (10%) and group 1 (7%). Residual ventricular septal defect and atrioventricular block occurred only in group 3. Tricuspid regurgitation occurred in 15% of group 3 versus 9.8% of group 2 and 7.1% of group 1. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative criteria for tricuspid valve detachment can be established before repair of ventricular septal defect. Patients who had indications for tricuspid valve detachment who actually had detachment performed during repair had fewer postoperative surgical complications as opposed to patients who fulfilled the criteria but did not undergo detachment.
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- Lior Sasson
- Angela & Sami Shamoon Cardiothoracic Department, The Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel
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Aeba R, Katogi T, Hashizume K, Koizumi K, Iino Y, Mori M, Yozu R. Liberal use of tricuspid valve detachment for transatrial ventricular septal defect closure. Ann Thorac Surg 2003; 76:1073-7. [PMID: 14529988 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(03)00723-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although temporary tricuspid valve detachment is useful for improved visualization of ventricular septal defect through right atriotomy, liberal use of this adjunct is not widely supported, mainly because of concerns about iatrogenic complications such as heart blocks and tricuspid valve dysfunction. The objective of this study was to determine whether liberal use of this adjunct can improve operative outcome. METHODS Between January 1997 and March 2002, trans-atrial closure of isolated ventricular septal defect (conoventricular or canal type) was performed in 87 consecutive patients. Tricuspid valve detachment was used in 4 out of 44 patients (prudent-use group) and 19 out of 43 patients (liberal-use group) in the first and second half of this period, respectively (p = 0.0002). Patient demographics and use of other surgical and cardiopulmonary bypass techniques remained virtually unchanged during this period. RESULTS In the prudent-use group, there was one operative death with prolonged bypass time and one residual defect that required reoperation; neither of these patients underwent tricuspid valve detachment. All other patients (both groups) were free from mortality and clinically significant complications, including heart block, tricuspid regurgitation, and residual defect. The liberal-use group had shorter cardiopulmonary bypass time than the prudent-use group (59 +/- 14 vs 67 +/- 22 minutes, p = 0.037). CONCLUSIONS Tricuspid valve detachment should be used liberally for moderate- or even low-difficulty exposure of ventricular septal defect, regardless of patient background, because it is a safe and effective adjunct that can improve speed, programmability, reproducibility, and reliability.
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- Ryo Aeba
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
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Koshy S, Sunil GS, Anil SR, Dhinakar S, Shivaprakasha K, Rao SG. Tricuspid valve detachment for transatrial closure of ventricular septal defects. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2002; 10:314-7. [PMID: 12538275 DOI: 10.1177/021849230201000407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Tricuspid leaflet detachment improves visualization and accuracy of closure of ventricular septal defects via the transatrial route. Between July 1998 and March 2001, surgical correction was performed in 296 cases of isolated ventricular septal defect, 215 cases of tetralogy of Fallot, and 16 cases of double-outlet right ventricle. Of these, 132 patients (79 with isolated ventricular septal defect, 49 with tetralogy of Fallot, and 4 with double-outlet right ventricle) underwent transatrial repair with temporary detachment of tricuspid leaflets for ventricular septal defect closure. The septal leaflet was detached in most cases, with anterior or posterior leaflets being detached when indicated. Median duration of intensive care was 3.6 days, and median hospital stay was 7 days. There was no incidence of tricuspid regurgitation attributable to leaflet detachment, as confirmed by postoperative echocardiography. Reoperation was not required for a residual defect or tricuspid regurgitation. The benefits of temporary leaflet detachment for transatrial repair of various difficult defects far outweigh the risk of postoperative tricuspid regurgitation.
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- Sajan Koshy
- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Kochi, Cochin, Kerala 682026, India
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Bol-Raap G, de Jong PL, Bogers AJ. Temporary tricuspid detachment in closure of ventricular septal defect. Ann Thorac Surg 2001; 71:1067. [PMID: 11269442 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02555-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Gaynor JW, O'Brien JE, Rychik J, Sanchez GR, DeCampli WM, Spray TL. Outcome following tricuspid valve detachment for ventricular septal defects closure. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001; 19:279-82. [PMID: 11251266 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00577-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Detachment of the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve from the annulus (TVD) has been used to improve visualization of ventricular septal defects (VSDs), but may be associated with increased operative time, heart block, and the development of tricuspid regurgitation (TR). METHODS Patients undergoing VSD closure between 1/1/96 and 31/12/99 were retrospectively reviewed. Follow-up was obtained from the patients' cardiologists. RESULTS Transatrial VSD closure was performed in 172 patients with TVD in 36 (21%) at the surgeon's discretion. The leaflet incision was repaired with a separate suture (22) or with the VSD patch suture (14). Additional procedures including arch augmentation, closure of atrial septal defects, and closure of additional VSDs were performed in 93 (68%) non-TVD patients and 20 (56%) TVD patients. The median age was 6.2 months (range 1 day to 46 years) and the median weight was 5.9 kg (range 1.5-71.5 kg). Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time was 64+/-24 min and cross-clamp time was 34+/-16 min. One hospital death occurred in an infant with tracheal stenosis. No child in either group developed complete heart block. The median duration of postoperative stay was 4 days (range 2-49 days). There were no differences in CPB time, cross-clamp time or postoperative stay between the TVD and non-TVD groups (P>0.1 for all). At a mean follow-up of 17+/-15 months, there have been two late deaths unrelated to cardiac disease. No child in the TVD group required reoperation for residual VSD, compared to three in the non-TVD group. No child in the TVD group has greater than mild TR, but six in the non-TVD group have greater than mild TR. No child in either group has undergone reoperation for TR. CONCLUSIONS TVD is a safe, effective technique to improve visualization of VSD and is not associated with heart block, increased operative time, or TR. TVD may result in improved preservation of tricuspid valve architecture and decrease the incidence of significant postoperative TR.
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- J W Gaynor
- Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Cardiac Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, 19104, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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