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Persistent sinus venosus valve requiring surgery in children

Monique Suijker1, Mark Hazekamp, Lukas Rammeloo

  • 1VU University Medical Center-Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Congenital Heart Disease
|August 22, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Remnants of the sinus venosus valve can cause various cardiac issues. Cardiac surgery is recommended only for patients experiencing persistent symptoms from a persistent sinus venosus valve.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Embryology

Background:

  • The sinus venosus valve is an embryologic remnant that can persist into adulthood.
  • Persistence of the sinus venosus valve can lead to various clinical presentations.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review of patient records from 1980 to 2007 was conducted.
  • Three patients with symptomatic persistent sinus venosus valve remnants requiring intervention were identified.

Findings:

  • Surgical removal of redundant right sinus venosus valve tissue was performed in three patients.
  • The study highlights the diverse clinical manifestations of persistent sinus venosus valve remnants.

Implications:

  • Persistent sinus venosus valve remnants can manifest in various ways, necessitating careful diagnosis.
  • Cardiac surgery for sinus venosus valve remnants should be reserved for symptomatic patients with persistent valve issues.
Abstract

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