Release date: 2007-07-16
At the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Surgery Association, the premier international forum for cardiovascular surgery, a groundbreaking presentation from mainland China made waves in the field of pediatric congenital heart disease. Delivered by Professor Hu Shengshou from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, the report on "Double Ventricular Outflow Reconstruction Strategy and Surgical Choice" received widespread acclaim from global experts. This marked a significant milestone for Chinese medical research in this specialized area.
Normally, the aorta connects to the left ventricle, but in some children, there is an abnormal connection where the aorta is linked to the right ventricle instead, leading to left ventricular outflow tract stenosis. This condition causes severe hypoxia, cyanosis, and loss of mobility. Without timely treatment, many children could not survive past their school age. Traditional aortic transfer surgeries were not suitable for this complex malformation.
In April 2004, the Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Center at Fuwai Hospital pioneered a revolutionary surgical technique called "Aortic Root Transposition." This procedure simultaneously reconstructed both the left and right ventricular outflow tracts. Dr. Liu Zhigang, a key researcher at the center, explained that the surgery involves repositioning the aorta and pulmonary artery, swapping their positions and reattaching the coronary arteries. It also preserves the child’s own valves and collateral vessels, achieving a true anatomical cure.
The newly reconstructed blood pathways and valves grow with the child, significantly reducing the need for future surgeries and greatly improving long-term quality of life. As of April 2007, Fuwai Hospital had successfully performed 20 consecutive cases of this corrective surgery, demonstrating its effectiveness and safety. This achievement highlights the growing influence of Chinese medical innovation on the global stage. ——Midi Medical Network
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