Objective To evaluate the surgical characteristics, methods and clinical effect of pediatric valvoplasty through an analysis of valvoplasty in children in the age from 15 h to 14 years. Methods From January 1993 to June 2003, 376 children underwent valvoplasty. There were 349 cases (92.8%) of congenital heart disease and 27 cases(7.2%) of acquired heart disease. The procedure included mitral valvoplasty in 79 (19.4%), tricuspid valvoplasty in 159 (39.1%), aortic valvoplasty in 40 (9.8%), and pulmonary valvoplasty in 129(31.7%). Results There were 12 early deaths (3.2%) after the procedure. 297 patients were followed up from 1 month to 10 years (mean, 4.9±2.4 years). There were 2 late deaths (0.7%) after discharge. There were 5 cases (1.7%) of re-operation due to valve problem. Conclusions Valvoplasty should be the first choice in dealing with valve diseases in children. The effect of the valvoplasty works on the prognosis of the operation.
Citation： 陈寄梅,庄建,张镜方,等. Valvoplasty in children. Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2004, 11(1): 29-31. doi: Copy