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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Defects

Background:

  • Subaortic diaphragm presents with clinical latency and generally low morbidity/mortality.
  • Surgical resection is the primary treatment, despite the potential for long-term recurrence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the surgical outcomes and recurrence rates in patients with subaortic diaphragm.
  • To assess the long-term efficacy of surgical intervention for subaortic diaphragm.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 18 patients with subaortic diaphragm undergoing surgery between April 1994 and March 2011.
  • Procedures included diaphragm resection, myectomy, aortic plasty, and concomitant defect repairs.
  • Median follow-up of 44.3 months.

Main Results:

  • Zero operative mortality and no postoperative conduction disorders.
  • Two patients (11.1%) experienced diaphragm recurrence requiring reoperation, with good subsequent outcomes.
  • No late deaths were recorded during the follow-up period.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical treatment for subaortic diaphragm is safe with no operative mortality.
  • Recurrence is a significant concern, necessitating systematic and close ultrasound surveillance.
  • Early intervention and aggressive resection are current trends, but long-term monitoring remains essential.