Quadricuspid aortic valve repair: Results of a phenotype-based approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) anatomy is a rare congenital anomaly. Patients develop relevant aortic regurgitation (AR), commonly between the fourth and sixth decades of life. Various approaches to repair have been proposed, but mid-term data are lacking. The present study aimed to investigate late results of QAV repair using different repair concepts.

Methods

Between 2004 and 2023, 19 patients (32% male; mean age, 46 ± 12 years; range, 26-60 years) underwent QAV repair. The mean duration of follow-up was 6.3 ± 5 years (range, 4 months to 19 years), and follow-up was 96% complete. Patients underwent surgery for isolated AR (n = 18) or combined valve disease (n = 1). Three patients (16%) had concomitant ascending aortic dilatation.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Abeln KB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998587 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature