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Sub-total thymectomy in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) reduces sjTREC levels, indicating an impact on T-cell production. However, peripheral T-cell function and infection rates remain normal post-surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Congenital heart disease (CHD) often requires surgical intervention, including thymectomy.
  • The thymus plays a crucial role in T-lymphocyte development and immune function.
  • The immunological consequences of thymectomy in pediatric CHD patients are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of thymectomy during open-heart surgery on T-lymphocyte immunological function in children with CHD.
  • To assess changes in sjTREC levels and peripheral T-cell function following different extents of thymectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of sjTREC (signal joint T-cell receptor excision circle) levels before and after thymectomy in non-thymectomy, small partial resection, and sub-total resection groups.
  • Analysis of lymphocyte proportions (CD3, CD4, CD8), proliferative capacity, and cytokine expression (IL-2, IL-4, IFN-γ).
  • Assessment of respiratory infection frequency and duration of anti-infection treatment one year post-surgery.

Main Results:

  • Sub-total thymectomy significantly decreased sjTREC levels at 1 and 12 months post-surgery (P<0.01).
  • No significant differences were observed in lymphocyte proportions, proliferative ability, or cytokine expression between patient groups and controls.
  • Respiratory infection frequency was similar to controls, but mean days of anti-infection treatment increased significantly in the sub-total resection group (P<0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Sub-total thymectomy in CHD children leads to a measurable decrease in sjTREC levels, suggesting an impact on thymic output.
  • Despite reduced sjTREC levels, the function of peripheral mature T lymphocytes remains normal.
  • While overall infection rates are comparable to controls, increased anti-infection treatment duration warrants attention.