Does cone reconstruction provide safe and durable outcomes in children and young adults with Ebstein anomaly?
Cone reconstruction in children and young adults with Ebstein anomaly is associated with low early mortality and excellent short-term durability, precluding valve replacement in the vast majority of patients.
OBJECTIVE: Valve repair for pediatric patients with Ebstein anomaly has historically yielded varied results. The cone reconstruction (CR) first described by Da Silva has revolutionized the surgical approach to these patients. This study reports our recent experience with CR in children and young adults with Ebstein anomaly. DESIGN: Electronic medical records were reviewed for all patients 5 mm Hg) was present in 6 patients. There was one late death (motor vehicle accident) and one late re-repair of the tricuspid valve 4 years after initial operation. CONCLUSIONS: CR in children and young adults with Ebstein anomaly can be performed with low early mortality and excellent durability at short-term follow-up. CR represents an important surgical option for young patients. It is applicable to patients with a broad range of anatomic variability and precludes valve replacement in the vast majority. CR should be considered prior to the deleterious effects of chronic right ventricular volume overload and the development of systolic dysfunction, which hamper long-term prognosis. Therefore, early referral for surgical evaluation is recommended.
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