AI Article Synopsis
- A 5-year-old girl had a big problem with her heart valve because of Kawasaki disease and an infection called endocarditis.
- Doctors tried a special surgery called the Ross operation, which helped her heart valve work better after 18 months.
- Even though the surgery seemed successful, it’s still unsure how well it will work in the long run for kids with similar problems.
Article Abstract
A case of a 5-year-old girl with severe dysfunction of aortic valve in Kawasaki disease coexisting with endocarditis, is described. The role of Ross operation in the treatment of this condition is discussed. The 18-months follow-up showed good function of aortic valve and "Contegra" conduit (bovine jugular vein), but long-term follow-up of patients with "Contegra" conduit remains unknown. In conclusion, a Ross operation using "Contegra" conduit in pulmonary position could be effective method in the treatment of dysfunction of aortic valve in Kawasaki disease coexisting with endocarditis in children.
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