Early Favourable Outcomes of Valve Repair in Congenital Heart Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Mechanical valve replacement is often used as the therapeutic option in valvular heart surgery in children. Evidence suggests that this should change to provide optimal long-term survival for this growing population. We reviewed our current practice in valve repair in congenital heart disease and analysed its outcomes.

Methods

A total of 90 patients (30 semilunar valve and 60 atrioventricular [AV] valve) underwent valve repair between September 2020 and December 2024. Operative data and follow-up information were gathered retrospectively. Kaplan-Meier calculations were used for survival and freedom from reoperation analysis. Cox regression analysis was used to assess risk factors for mortality (single ventricle physiology, age and weight at time of surgery, bicusp

SUBMITTER: Aydin MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12782726 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature