Native Pulmonary Valve Restoration Late Following Transannular Patch Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2021 Sep;12(5):677-679. doi: 10.1177/2150135120981056. Epub 2021 May 4.

Abstract

We present a surgical case of native pulmonary valve (PV) restoration in a 16-year-old boy with a previous history of transannular patch repair of tetralogy of Fallot in infancy. The PV was restored by approximation of split anterior commissure in the presence of developed and pliable leaflets well preserved after initial surgery. Postoperative echocardiogram showed a competent valve with peak velocity of 2.8 m/s. At six-week follow-up, the patient remained well, and echocardiogram demonstrated a competent PV with decreased velocity of 2.1 m/s across it. We encourage a mindful preservation of PV leaflets whenever it is possible at time of initial repair to implement this relatively easy operation to restore PV function later in life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency* / etiology
  • Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency* / surgery
  • Pulmonary Valve* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Valve* / surgery
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tetralogy of Fallot* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tetralogy of Fallot* / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome