Publications by authors named "Saniye D R Duchateau"
Long-Term Follow-Up of Pericardium for the Ventricular Component in Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair.
World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg
November 2020
Background: Despite the improved outcome in complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) repair, reoperations for left atrioventricular valve (LAVV) dysfunction are common. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fresh untreated autologous pericardium for ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure on atrioventricular valve function and compare the results with the use of treated bovine pericardial patch material.
Methods: Clinical and echocardiographic data were collected of patients with complete AVSD with their VSD closed with either untreated autologous pericardial or treated bovine pericardial patch material between January 1, 1996, and December 31, 2003.
Article Synopsis
- The study reviews outcomes of 32 hypoplastic left heart complex patients who underwent biventricular repair between 2004 and 2018, focusing on heart structure growth post-surgery.
- During a median follow-up of 6.19 years, left-sided heart structures showed significant growth, particularly in the first year, but the mitral valve (MV) lagged behind the aortic valve (AoV) in growth.
- Despite some positive growth results, 44% of patients required further surgical intervention and 6% experienced early deaths, highlighting ongoing challenges in management.