A Modified Technique for Valve Regurgitation after Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair

Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 25:S0003-4975(21)01463-6. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.07.071. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGiven its complex pathological anatomy, recurrent left atrioventricular valve regurgitation after partial atrioventricular septal defect repair remains a challenge for surgical correction. Here, we introduce a modified bridging technique by shortening the anteroposterior leaflet distance in selected patients with inadequate coaptation to compensate for the short leaflet height, specifically that of the anterior leaflet.PMID:34453925 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.07.071
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research