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Classical Ozaki Procedure in a Seven-Month-Old Infant
Aleksei Ye Chernogrivov1, Aleksei I Kim2, Frank Cetta3
1Department of Emergency Surgery of Premature Newborns and Infants with CHD (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery No. 1), A.N. Bakulev National Medical Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia.
A novel neotricuspidization technique for infant aortic valves, adapted from the Ozaki procedure, offers a viable alternative when reconstruction is difficult. Initial results show good hemodynamic function, though long-term outcomes require further study.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Aortic valve disease in infants presents significant surgical challenges.
- Traditional valve repair or replacement in neonates and infants can be complex and carry high risks.
- The Ozaki procedure has shown promise in adult aortic valve reconstruction, but adaptation for pediatric use is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a modified neotricuspidization technique for aortic valve repair in infants.
- To present a case study of this adapted Ozaki-inspired procedure in a pediatric patient.
- To evaluate the initial postoperative hemodynamic performance of this novel approach.
Main Methods:
- Neotricuspidization of the aortic valve using neocusp suturing.
- Adaptation of surgical templates from the Ozaki procedure for infant anatomy.
- Case study presentation focusing on surgical technique and immediate postoperative assessment.
Main Results:
- Successful application of the neotricuspidization technique in an infant patient.
- Achieved good early postoperative hemodynamic outcomes.
- Demonstrated feasibility as an alternative to complex valve reconstruction.
Conclusions:
- Neotricuspidization with neocusp suturing, adapted from the Ozaki procedure, is a potential alternative for infant aortic valve disease.
- The technique yielded favorable initial hemodynamic results.
- Long-term efficacy and durability of this approach in infants need to be established through continued follow-up and larger studies.
