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ArticleThe Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon2021

Long-Term Outcome Up To 40 Years after Single Patch Repair of Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect in Infancy or Childhood.

Stefanie Reynen, Hedwig H Hövels-Gürich, Jaime F Vazquez-Jimenez, Bruno J Messmer, Joerg S Sachweh

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Stefanie Reynen *Department of Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.
Hedwig H Hövels-Gürich *Department of Pediatric Cardiology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.
Jaime F Vazquez-JimenezDepartment of Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.
Bruno J MessmerDepartment of Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.
Joerg S SachwehDepartment of Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.
RWTH Aachen University · DE

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Abstract

objectivesPatients with repaired complete atrioventricular septal defect (CAVSD) represent an increasing portion of grown-ups with congenital heart disease. For repair of CAVSD, the single-patch technique has been employed first. This technique requires division of the bridging leaflets, thus, among other issues, long-term function of the atrioventricular valves is of particular concern.

methodsBetween 1978 and 2001, 100 consecutive patients with isolated CAVSD underwent single-patch repair in our institution. Hospital mortality was 11%. Primary endpoints were clinical status, atrioventricular valve function, and freedom from reoperation in long term. Follow-up was obtained contacting the patient and/or caregiver, and the referring cardiologist.

resultsEighty-three patients were eligible for long-term follow-up (21.0 ± 8.7, mean ± standard deviation [21.5; 2.1-40.0, median; min-max] years after surgical repair). Actual long-term mortality was 3.4%. Quality of life (QoL; self- or caregiver-reported in patients with Down syndrome) was excellent or good in 81%, mild congestive heart failure was present in 16%, moderate in 3.6% as estimated by New York Heart Association classification. Echocardiography revealed normal systolic left ventricular function in all cases. Regurgitation of the right atrioventricular valve was mild in 48%, mild-moderate in 3.6%, and moderate in 1.2%. The left atrioventricular valve was mildly stenotic in 15% and mild to moderately stenotic in 2%; regurgitation was mild in 54%, mild to moderate in 13%, and moderate in 15% of patients. Freedom from left atrioventricular-valve-related reoperation was 95.3, 92.7, and 89.3% after 5, 10, and 30 years, respectively. Permanent pacemaker therapy, as an immediate result of CAVSD repair (

conclusionUp to 40 years after single-patch repair of CAVSD, clinical status and functional results are promising, particularly, in terms of atrioventricular valve function. Permanent pacemaker therapy results in a life-long need for surgical reinterventions.

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Heart Septal DefectsHeart Valve DiseasesAdultChildFollow-Up StudiesHumansInfantQuality of LifeReoperationRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcome

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