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

M. C. Peters*, B. P.T. Kruithof, C. V.C. Bouten, I. K. Voets, A. van den Bogaerdt, M. J. Goumans, A. van Wijk

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)67-85
Number of pages19
JournalCell and Tissue Banking
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2024

Keywords

  • Allograft heart valve
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Preservation
  • Tissue biobanking
  • Valve replacement

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