title: Systematic approach to aortic valvuloplasty in children and young adults.
abstract: Valve repair in children and young adults is an attractive alternative to replacement or Ross procedure. In the past, the various valvuloplasty techniques have addressed isolated valve pathology. Recently, however, a holistic approach involving repair of all aortic root structures has evolved and promised to be an excellent alternative to valve replacement. It provides good long-term results and avoids all the drawback of prosthetic valve insertion in this age group. Development of ideal patch material needed for valve repair and better understanding of the anatomy and function of the aortic root may further improve the short- and long-term outcomes of aortic valvuloplasty.
authors: Division of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL, USA.
authors: Chawki
authors: C
authors: ElZein
authors: Sujata
authors: S
authors: Subramanian
authors: Anastasios C
authors: AC
authors: Polimenakos
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Roberson
authors: Michel N
authors: MN
authors: Ilbawi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D063126:Balloon Valvuloplasty / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: annuloplasty (indicate location); aortic operation; aortic root; aortic valve; repair