European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery
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Atrioventricular valve regurgitation is known to adversely impact outcomes of single-ventricle palliation, and valve repair rarely provides long-lasting results. Closure of a atrioventricular valve can sometimes be performed, but the long-term outcomes of this manoeuvre are unknown. ⋯ Atrioventricular valve closure is an effective surgical technique in selected patients with a single ventricle providing long-lasting competency in the majority of cases.