Abstract
Aortic valve stenosis occurs in 3–6% of patients with congenital heart defects. In children, usually, this is an obstructive pathology, which is accompanied by an anomaly in the number of leaflets. At the same time, it is believed that its single-leaf structure is fifty times less common than a double-leaf one. Severe aortic valve stenosis is the cause of interventions already in the first days of life. The evolution of surgical treatment methods has led to the emergence of various methods of valve repair. Along with surgical methods, visualization methods have also evolved. This paper presents a case of performing aortic valve reconstruction by an autopericardium in an infant. At the diagnostic stage in the pre- and postoperative period, the VFM ultrasound technique was used, which allows visualizing blood flows on the reconstructed valve.
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About the authors
- Irina Yu. Baryshnikova, Cand. Med. Sci., Researcher, Ultrasound Diagnostician; ORCID
- Erik A. Shakhnazaryan, Junior Researcher; ORCID
- Aleksey E. Chernogrivov, Dr. Med. Sci., Chief Researcher; ORCID
- Inessa E. Nefedova, Dr. Med. Sci., Head of Department; ORCID
