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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Diffuse subaortic stenosis presents a significant challenge in pediatric and adult cardiac surgery.
  • Preserving the native aortic valve during subaortic stenosis repair is a primary surgical goal.
  • Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy can lead to severe subaortic stenosis requiring intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the modified Konno operation for diffuse subaortic stenosis.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this surgical approach.
  • To identify indications and potential complications.

Main Methods:

  • Surgical approach involving aortic and right ventricular infundibulum incision.
  • Enlargement of the conal septum using a prosthetic patch.
  • Removal of obstructive subaortic tissue and enlargement of the right ventricular outflow tract.

Main Results:

  • Low early and late mortality rates reported.
  • Careful technique minimizes risks of complete heart block, residual VSD, and aortic insufficiency.
  • Provides long-lasting relief of obstruction in indicated patients.

Conclusions:

  • The modified Konno operation is a safe and effective treatment for diffuse subaortic stenosis.
  • It is indicated for severe hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and tunnel subaortic stenosis with a normal aortic orifice.
  • The procedure can delay the need for aortic valve replacement.