Valvuloplasty for common atrioventricular valve regurgitation in cyanotic heart diseases.

Tatsuno, K; Suzuki, K; Kikuchi, T; Takahashi, Y; Murakami, Y; Mori, K · Ann Thorac Surg · 1994

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Valvuloplasty for common atrioventricular valvular regurgitation and bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt were successfully performed in 3 children with univentricular heart and double-outlet right ventricle. The free margins of opposite leaflets of the common atrioventricular valve were sutured together to restore coaptation of the leaflets, and Kay-Reed's or DeVega's annuloplasty was carried out. Postoperative examinations revealed significant reduction of atrioventricular valve regurgitation and improvement of general condition in all patients.

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