Why the study?
Does complex aortic valve reconstruction provide similar longevity compared to aortic valve commissurotomy in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease?
Does complex aortic valve reconstruction provide similar longevity compared to aortic valve commissurotomy in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease?
A repair-first strategy using aortic valve reconstruction offers a successful long-term solution for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, with longevity comparable to commissurotomy.
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Supports repair-first aortic valve reconstruction in pediatric congenital disease; leaves open need for randomized confirmation of durability.
Our results support a repair-first strategy for patients with congenital heart disease and underline that aortic valve reconstruction can be a successful long-term solution. Longevity did not differ between aortic valve commissurotomy and complex aortic valve reconstruction.
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