Professional
Technical
IVT
right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction
Surgical creation or repair of the pathway from right ventricle to pulmonary artery.
Full Definition
Right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) reconstruction is a complex cardiac surgical procedure that involves creating, repairing, or replacing the pathway between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery. This surgery is commonly performed in congenital heart disease, particularly during tetralogy of Fallot repair, when the native outflow tract is stenotic, atretic, or absent. Reconstruction techniques may involve patch augmentation, conduit placement, or valve-sparing procedures, depending on patient anatomy and pathology.
Usage
Usage note: Commonly abbreviated as RVOT reconstruction; specify technique and materials used.
In Context
- "RVOT reconstruction with a 22mm Contegra conduit was performed." — Operative report
- "The patient will require future right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction." — Long-term plan
Also known as
RVOT reconstruction
Don't confuse with
pulmonary valve replacement
RVOT patch