Long-term Results after Mitral Valve Replacement with Mechanical Prostheses in Children under 3 Years of Age
MVR with mechanical prostheses in children under 3 years of age can yield acceptable long-term survival, although redo MVR is often required. Mechanical MVR remains a viable salvage option in small children when valve repair is not feasible.
Authors
- Dong‐Hee Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4021-8712)
- Chun Soo Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8718-8904)
- Eun Seok Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0618-4686)
- Tae-Jin Yun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0336-1720)
- S.-J. Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7844-1415)
- Bo Sang Kwon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0365-4339)
Institutions
- Ulsan College (KR)
- Asan Medical Center (KR)
- University of Ulsan (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Chest Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5090/jcs.25.085
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00