Cone Procedure to Treat Ebstein's Anomaly

Advancing modern medicine can improve long-term outcomes for pediatric congenital heart defects. Although relatively rare, Ebstein's anomaly

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Ebstein's anomaly is a rare congenital heart defect affecting the tricuspid valve, leading to severe complications without prompt treatment.
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Traditional management of Ebstein's anomaly often involves tricuspid valve replacement, which has poor long-term outcomes.
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Cone reconstruction, developed by Dr. Jose Pedro da Silva, uses the patient's own tissue to reconstruct the tricuspid valve and allows for growth.
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Phoenix Children's Heart Center offers cone reconstruction as a treatment option, making it a leading program for congenital heart defects in Arizona.
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Dr. Velez's team has demonstrated that cone reconstruction has a higher success rate and lower tricuspid regurgitation compared to valve replacement.

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