A simplified repair method for adult Ebstein's anomaly

J Card Surg. 2021 Sep;36(9):3368-3370. doi: 10.1111/jocs.15726. Epub 2021 Jun 14.

Abstract

Ebstein's anomaly (EA) is a rare but difficult to manage congenital heart disease with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. We present a simplified repair method which combines the plication of the atrialized right ventricle, tricuspid leaflet repair and ring annuloplasty. This method is suitable for older adult EA patients with progressive right heart dysfunction symptoms. Compared with complex repair methods (such as Cone reconstruction) this simplified repair method can reduce surgical risk, and achieve mild or less tricuspid regurgitation with acceptable long-term effects compared with prosthetic valve replacement.

Keywords: Ebstein's anomaly; tricuspid valve repair.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ebstein Anomaly* / surgery
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery
  • Humans
  • Reoperation
  • Tricuspid Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Tricuspid Valve / surgery
  • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency* / surgery