Surgical remodeling techniques for the right ventricle during pulmonary valve replacement

Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hüsnü Fırat Altın, Dursun Muhammed Özdemir, Serçin Özkök, Kaan Altunyuva, Hasan Erdem
DOI: 10.4274/tjtcs.2025.27091
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References: 6

Abstract

Pulmonary valve dysfunction following transannular patch repair of Tetralogy of Fallot can result in right ventricular (RV) dilation, potentially leading to lifelong complications. This study describes three surgical RV remodeling techniques aimed at addressing RV dilation during pulmonary valve replacement (PVR). Early postoperative evaluations demonstrated significant reductions in RV outflow tract diameters and improvement in QRS duration. These findings indicate that incorporating RV remodeling techniques during PVR may help mitigate the progression of RV dysfunction. Long-term follow-up is necessary to confirm these preliminary results.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Congenital Heart Disease Studies Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume
34
Issue
1
Pages
63–66
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN