Preservation of human heart valves for replacement in children with heart valve disease: past, present and future.

Autor:	Peters, M. C., Kruithof, B. P. T., Bouten, C. V. C., Voets, I. K., van den Bogaerdt, A., Goumans, M. J., van Wijk, A.
Zdroj:	Cell & Tissue Banking; Mar2024, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p67-85, 19p
Abstrakt:	Valvular heart disease affects 30% of the new-borns with congenital heart disease. Valve replacement of semilunar valves by mechanical, bioprosthetic or donor allograft valves is the main treatment approach. However, none of the replacements provides a viable valve that can grow and/or adapt with the growth of the child leading to re-operation throughout life. In this study, we review the impact of donor valve preservation on moving towards a more viable valve alternative for valve replacements in children or young adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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