Kenneth R. Hassler DO, Katelyn Monaghan BS, China Green BS, Bo Yang MD, PhD
{"title":"How-I-Do-It: Aortic Annular Enlargement - Are the Nicks and Manouguian Obsolete?","authors":"Kenneth R. Hassler DO, Katelyn Monaghan BS, China Green BS, Bo Yang MD, PhD","doi":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2023.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2023.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span><span>The Y-incision aortic annular enlargement (AAE), first performed in August 2020, offers a safe and more effective alternative for management of a small aortic annulus/root without need for violation of the left ventricular outflow tract, </span>mitral valve<span> geometry, or left/right atria in both first-time aortic valve replacement (AVR) and reoperative AVR. In the first consecutive 119 patients with Y-incision AAE, the median age was 65 (59, 71), 67% female, 28% had previous cardiac surgery, and 2 cases had </span></span>endocarditis<span><span><span><span>. The preoperative mean gradient was 36 (30, 47), and the native aortic valve area was 0.9 (0.7, 1.0). After aortic annular enlargement, the median prosthesis size was 29 (27, 29) with 63% of patients having a size 29 or the largest sized valve. The median increment of annulus enlargement was 3 (3, 4) valve sizes. Postoperative complications<span> included 1 operative mortality, 1 stroke exacerbation, and 2 </span></span>pacemaker implantations<span> (including one case of endocarditis with Gerbode fistula). There was no renal failure requiring permanent dialysis, mediastinitis, or </span></span>reoperation<span> for bleeding. Postoperative computed tomography </span></span>aortogram<span><span> showed the aortic root was enlarged from 27 (24, 30) to 40 (37, 42) mm without aortic </span>pseudoaneurysm. The postoperative mean gradient was 6 (5, 9) mm Hg and valve area was 2.2 (1.8, 2.6) cm</span></span></span><sup>2</sup><span> at 24 months. Mitral and tricuspid valve functions were significantly improved. This report describes the Y-incision technique with the most up-to-date modifications and short-term outcomes.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":38774,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual","volume":"27 ","pages":"Pages 25-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139191669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arif Selcuk MD, Yves d'Udekem MD, PhD, Sofia Hanabergh MS, Mahmut Ozturk MD, Aybala Tongut MD, Can Yerebakan MD, PhD, Manan Desai MD
{"title":"Reconstruction of Fibrous Skeleton of the Heart for Double-Valve Replacement in A Pediatric Patient - Modified Commando Procedure","authors":"Arif Selcuk MD, Yves d'Udekem MD, PhD, Sofia Hanabergh MS, Mahmut Ozturk MD, Aybala Tongut MD, Can Yerebakan MD, PhD, Manan Desai MD","doi":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.006","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The so-called Commando procedure, initially described by David and colleagues, consists in the reconstruction of the mitro-aortic fibrous lamina by a patch that enlarges both annuli. Its use has been described to upsize the aortic and mitral annulus for double valve replacement in adolescents. We describe a modified technique of this reconstruction of the fibrous skeleton of the heart, combined with Konno procedure to further enlarge the aortic annulus. In modified Commando procedure, following the reconstruction of aortomitral continuity with a bovine pericardium CardioCel patch (Admedus Regen Pty Ltd, Perth, WA, Australia), an aortic valved conduit that was made on the bench in order to have bottom skirt that enabled the suturing of the composite conduit far inside the left ventricle outflow tract. Coronary buttons were implanted at the supra-commissural level. The advantages of this modified Commando procedure are (1) the creation of a new aortic annulus when the integrity of this annulus has been compromised, (2) the upsizing of both annuli to any possible size of aortic and mitral prostheses, and (3) the relief of any residual left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38774,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual","volume":"27 ","pages":"Pages 61-62"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139639014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Late Pulmonary Autograft Dilation: Can We Make a Good Operation Great? The Tailored Approach","authors":"Ismail El-Hamamsy MD , Luca A. Vricella MD","doi":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>While it is the main viable option in the growing child and young adult, the Ross procedure has expanded its applicability to older patients, for whom long-term results are equivalent, if not superior, to prosthetic aortic valve replacement. Strategies aiming at mitigating long-term autograft failure from root enlargement and valve regurgitation have led some to advocate for root reinforcement with prosthetic graft material. On the contrary, we will discuss herein the rationale for a tailored approach to the Ross procedure; this strategy is aimed at maintaining the natural physiology and interplay between the various autograft components. Several technical maneuvers, including careful matching of aortic and autograft annuli and sino-tubular junction as well as external support by autologous aortic tissue maintain these physiologic relationships and the viability of the autograft, and could translate in a lower need for late reintervention because of dilation and/or valve regurgitation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38774,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual","volume":"27 ","pages":"Pages 42-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139633618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Imaging of Double Inlet Left Ventricle","authors":"Lindsay S. Rogers MD, MEd","doi":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.005","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Double inlet left ventricle (DILV) is a form of single ventricle heart disease where both atrioventricular valves enter a single left ventricle. Surgical intervention may be needed in the neonatal period secondary to systemic outflow tract obstruction or less commonly pulmonary obstruction. Two-dimensional echocardiography can adequately assess newborn anatomy and define the need for surgery. Beyond the newborn period, there is a renewed interest in septation of DILV using intracardiac baffles in a staged approach. Cross sectional imaging can aid in surgical planning. This article will review common anatomic features of DILV and imaging considerations for both single ventricle palliation and DILV septation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38774,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual","volume":"27 ","pages":"Pages 78-85"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139639181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael E. Mitchell MD , Ronald K. Woods MD, PhD , Tracy R. Geoffrion MD, MPH , Mami Sow MD
{"title":"Late Pulmonary Autograft Dilation: Can We Make a Good Operation Great? The Supported Ross","authors":"Michael E. Mitchell MD , Ronald K. Woods MD, PhD , Tracy R. Geoffrion MD, MPH , Mami Sow MD","doi":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Ross procedure is an excellent option for aortic valve replacement resulting in outstanding hemodynamic performance and the ability to avoid systemic anticoagulation. The long-term durability of the autograft is generally good but concerns for later aortic root dilation with ensuing neoaortic insufficiency have prompted efforts to stabilize the autograft, root, sinuses and Sino-tubular junction in order to delay or entirely avoid late reinterventions on the neoaortic root. We have employed an inclusion technique, supporting the Auto-graft in a Terumo Gelweave™ Valsalva graft. We performed a retrospective study of all 129 patients undergoing the Ross procedure from 1992 to 2019 at Children's Wisconsin. Fifty-one underwent the supported Ross (SR) and 78 underwent unsupported Ross (UR). Structured clinical data was collected and echocardiograms were reviewed. Median follow-up was 4.9 years (up to 22.6 years) for UR patients and 3.6 years (up to 11.4 years) for SR patients. In order to provide a fair comparison, we sub -analyzed patients aged 10 to 18 years who underwent the Ross procedure, 16 who underwent the UR and 18 patients who underwent the SR. Change in aortic annulus diameter (<em>P</em> = 0.002), aortic sinus diameter (<em>P</em> = 0.001) change in left ventricular function (<em>P</em> = 0.039) and change in aortic insufficiency (<em>P</em> = 0.008) were all worse in UR. The SR is simple, reproducible, and predictable. It seems to prevent change in annulus diameter, sinus diameter and to reduce late neoaortic insufficiency. Longer follow-up with a larger group of patients is required to draw definitive conclusions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38774,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual","volume":"27 ","pages":"Pages 47-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139638222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From Surgical to Total Transcatheter Stage I Palliation: Exploring Evidence and Perspectives","authors":"Rodrigo Zea-Vera MD , Francesca Sperotto MD, PhD , Pirooz Eghtesady MD, PhD , Nicola Maschietto MD, PhD","doi":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2023.12.002","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2023.12.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Neonates with single ventricle physiology and ductal-dependent </span>systemic circulation<span><span><span>, such as those with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, undergo </span>palliation<span> in the first days of life. Over the past decades, variations on the traditional Stage 1 palliation, also known as Norwood operation, have emerged. These include the hybrid palliation and the total transcatheter approach. Here, we review the current evidence and data on different Stage 1 approaches, with a focus on their advantages, challenges, and future perspectives. Overall, although controversy remains regarding the superiority or inferiority of one approach to another, outcomes after the Norwood and the hybrid palliation have improved over time. However, both procedures still represent high-risk approaches that entail exposure to </span></span>sternotomy<span>, surgery, and potential cardiopulmonary bypass. The total transcatheter Stage 1 palliation spares patients the surgical and cardiopulmonary bypass insults and has proven to be an effective strategy to bridge even high-risk infants to a later palliative surgery, complete repair, or transplant. As the most recently proposed approach, data are still limited but promising. Future studies will be needed to better define the advantages, challenges, outcomes, and overall potential of this novel approach.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":38774,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual","volume":"27 ","pages":"Pages 3-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139196279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephanie N. Nguyen MD , Jan M. Quaegebeur MD, PhD , Kanwal Farooqi MD , Emile A. Bacha MD , Andrew B. Goldstone MD, PhD
{"title":"Staged Ventricular Septation of the Double-Inlet Ventricle: How-I-Do-It","authors":"Stephanie N. Nguyen MD , Jan M. Quaegebeur MD, PhD , Kanwal Farooqi MD , Emile A. Bacha MD , Andrew B. Goldstone MD, PhD","doi":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ventricular septation of the double-inlet ventricle is a largely abandoned operation due to poor historical outcomes. However, there has been renewed interest in septation as an alternative to Fontan palliation given its long-term sequelae. As one of the few centers to revisit septation in the early 1990s, our institution has long-term data on a series of patients with a double-inlet ventricle who underwent biventricular repair. This manuscript is a summary of our approach to staged septation of the double-inlet ventricle, with a focus on patient selection criteria, surgical techniques, perioperative considerations on timing of interventions, and long-term results. We believe that septation of the double-inlet ventricle should be reconsidered in patients with suitable anatomy in light of the known complications of Fontan palliation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38774,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual","volume":"27 ","pages":"Pages 86-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139633552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rudolf Mair MD , Michaela Kreuzer MD , Eva Sames-Dolzer MD
{"title":"En Bloc Rotation of the Outflow Tracts – Double Root Translocation","authors":"Rudolf Mair MD , Michaela Kreuzer MD , Eva Sames-Dolzer MD","doi":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.008","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>En bloc rotation of the outflow tracts or double root translocation offers an anatomic repair of transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and closely related forms of double outlet right ventricle. The technical principle is to excise aortic and pulmonary root en bloc, rotate them as a whole by 180°, and reimplant them. The left ventricular outflow tract is enlarged with the patch closing the ventricular septal defect. In our experience, two thirds of the pulmonary valves could be preserved. Growth of the aortic and pulmonary root could be demonstrated in several studies performed by our group. It is still a complex and technically demanding procedure with long cardiopulmonary bypass periods and cross-clamp times. However, perioperative mortality and complications do not differ significantly from other forms of reconstruction. The reoperation rate is significantly lower. Presently, the best time to perform this operation seems to be after the newborn period within the first year of life.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38774,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual","volume":"27 ","pages":"Pages 63-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139633355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improving Outcomes in Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Novel Pursuits and Paradigm Shifts","authors":"Rachel D. Vanderlaan MD, PhD","doi":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.003","DOIUrl":"10.1053/j.pcsu.2024.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) remains a clinical challenge, with progressive restenosis being common. In the past five years, we have seen an exponential increase in both clinical and scientific publication related to PVS. Central to progress in PVS clinical care is the paradigm shift towards collaborative, multidisciplinary care that utilizes a multimodality approach to treatment. This manuscript will discuss recent conceptual gains in PVS treatment and research while highlighting important outstanding questions and barriers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":38774,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual","volume":"27 ","pages":"Pages 92-99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139631465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}