Definition of "valvuloplasty" []

• Plastic surgery to repair a valve, especially a heart valve. (noun)

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• "In most cases, the condition is treated with balloon valvuloplasty, which requires cardiac catheterization."
• "When this happens, balloon valvuloplasty can be repeated, as long as there isn't significant aortic regurgitation."
• "Depending on the age, gender and particular needs of your child, as well as the valve anatomy, surgeons may attempt to repair the valve, or at least improve its function, with a surgery called a valvuloplasty."