DOUBLE OUTLET RIGHT VENTRICLE SURGERY FOR CHILDREN

Double outlet right ventricle surgery is a procedure that fixes a type of heart malformation called double outlet right ventricle (DORV).

 Much of the time, DORV happens with other heart malformations. For example, a heart valve may not work right. Or a ventricle may not be fully formed. The type of surgery used to fix DORV varies based on the type of heart problems present. In most cases, the surgeon will fix the normal pattern of blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta and make any other needed repairs.