Modified Konno procedure: surgical management of tunnel-like left ventricular outflow tract stenosis

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Jan;62(1):3-8. doi: 10.1007/s11748-013-0247-z. Epub 2013 May 1.

Abstract

Left ventricular outflow tract stenosis represents 1-2 % of all congenital anomalies. In particular, tunnel-like left ventricular stenosis which is one type of fixed left ventricular outflow stenosis requires aggressive surgery to reduce the left ventricular outflow gradient. The purpose of the modified Konno procedure is to release fixed left ventricular outflow tract stenosis while preserving the native aortic valve and its function. Although the clinical results of the modified Konno procedure are acceptable, it is necessary to precisely understand this procedure and the anatomy of the left ventricular outflow tract in order to avoid complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / etiology
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / complications
  • Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / surgery
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / etiology
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / surgery*