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Tricuspidisation of the aortic valve with creation of a crown-like annulus is able to restore a normal valve function in bicuspid aortic valves

Prêtre, René ; Kadner, Alexander ; Dave, Hitendu ; Bettex, Dominique ; Genoni, Michele

In: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2006, vol. 29, no. 6, p. 1001-1006

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    Titel
    • Tricuspidisation of the aortic valve with creation of a crown-like annulus is able to restore a normal valve function in bicuspid aortic valves
    Autor
    • Prêtre, René. Department for Congenital Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
    • Kadner, Alexander. Department for Congenital Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
    • Dave, Hitendu. Department for Congenital Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
    • Bettex, Dominique. Department of Anesthesia, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Genoni, Michele. Department for Congenital Cardiac Surgery, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
    Dokumententyp
    • Postprint
    Sprache
    • Englisch
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    • European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2006, vol. 29, no. 6, p. 1001-1006. Elsevier Science B.V.
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    • oai:doc.rero.ch:302510
    Summary
    Objective: To evaluate the early results of a new method to repair malfunctioning bicuspid aortic valves by creating a tricuspid valve with a crown-like (i.e. anatomic) annulus. Material and methods: Twelve patients (ages from 10 to 27 years) with chronic regurgitation (and flow-dependent stenosis) of a bicuspid aortic valve underwent repair with the principle of creating a tricuspid valve and a crown-like annulus. The fused leaflets were trimmed and reinserted underneath the existing aortic annulus to create one new native cusp. The third leaflet was fashioned out of a xenopericard patch and was inserted underneath the existing annulus as well to restore the crown-like anatomy of a normal aortic annulus. A tricuspid aortic valve with a morphologically normal annulus was thus created, which resulted in improved coaptation of the leaflets. The repair was immediately assessed by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with the heart loaded at 50%. In two patients, a second run helped fine-tune the repair. Median cross-clamping time was 82 min. Follow-up ranged from 3 to 46 months (median 13 months). Results: No significant complication occurred. The function of the aortic valve was excellent with trivial or mild regurgitation in 11 patients and moderate regurgitation in 1 patient. There was no stenosis across the valve. The repair remained stable over time. Remodelling of the left ventricle occurred as expected. Conclusions: Aortic valve repair is feasible in some dysfunctioning bicuspid aortic valves. Tricuspidisation of the valve can result in excellent systolic and diastolic functions. The creation of a crown-like annulus results in improved coaptation of the cusps and could lead to more reliable outcome. Although long-term results are needed, this anatomic correction seems to be a good alternative to valvular replacement in certain sub-groups of patients