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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
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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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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