Surgery for Rare Heart-Related Genetic Syndromes
Helping Kids With Rare Genetic Conditions Thrive
Children with rare genetic syndromes that affect the heart, like Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome, Marfan syndrome and Turner syndrome, do better with an expert team working together. 91´óÉñ Children’s cardiothoracic surgery experts are recognized for helping kids from around the world with highly complex genetic conditions.
As part of award-winning heart centers in Delaware and Florida, we work closely with cardiovascular genetics specialists, fetal heart specialists, cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiac critical care intensivists, orthopedics specialists, neurologists, rheumatologists, and more. We perform innovative heart, chest, blood vessel and airway surgeries to help children with rare syndromes thrive.
We use the latest minimally invasive approaches that help make recovery a little easier. We also team with interventional cardiology specialists to perform complex hybrid heart procedures. That means we combine surgery with methods that use catheters, or small thin tubes, threaded through blood vessels.
Your child, and family, gets complete care at 91´óÉñ. In addition to care from nurses and advanced practice providers who are highly skilled in heart conditions, we offer emotional and neurodevelopmental support, rehabilitation therapies, enhanced recovery programs and more.
Our Services
91´óÉñ cares for nearly all rare and complex genetic syndromes that affect the heart, including:
- Alagille syndrome
- Costello syndrome
- Down syndrome
- Ellis-Van Creveld syndrome
- Turner syndrome
- DiGeorge syndrome
- Marfan syndrome
- Morquio syndromeÌý
- Muscular dystrophy
- Noonan syndrome
- Williams syndrome
- VACTERL associations
These genetic syndromes can involve coarctation of the aorta, atrial septal defects, cardiomyopathy, aortic aneurysm, heart valve problems, tracheal (airway) disorders and other conditions. We know what conditions to look for, and we treat them all.
°Â±ð’r±ð highly skilled in performing complex surgeries, and specialize in:
- Airway (tracheal) surgery
- Interventional catheter-based heart procedures
- Newborn heart surgery
- Mechanical circulatory support
- Single ventricle defect surgery
- Valve surgery
- Heart transplant (in Delaware)
Find Cardiothoracic Surgery Care at 91´óÉñ
We have many cardiothoracic surgeons and locations — find the care closest to you.
Two Leading Pediatric Heart Centers
Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.ÌýÌý
Costello syndrome can thicken the heart muscle. Learn more about this condition and treatment from the experts at 91´óÉñ KidsHealth®.
Children with Ellis Van-Creveld syndrome can have atrioventricular septal defects. Find out how it’s diagnosed and treated.
Noonan syndrome may cause heart problems like irregular heart rhythm and pulmonary valve narrowing or stenosis. Learn more.
- Learning delays
- Heart Smart
- Respiratory System
Conditions & Treatments
We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Airway (Tracheal) Disorders
Anomalous Coronary Artery
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Disease
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Window
Arrhythmia
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Cardiomyopathy
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm
Cor Triatriatum
Down Syndrome
Heart Failure
Heterotaxy Syndrome
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
Interrupted Aortic Arch
Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries
Myocarditis
Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pulmonary Artery Sling
Pulmonary Artery Sling
Pulmonary Atresia - Intact Ventricular Septum
Pulmonary Stenosis
Pulmonary Stenosis
Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation
Skeletal Dysplasia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Tricuspid Atresia
Truncus Arteriosus
Unroofed Coronary Sinus Syndrome
Vascular Ring Anomaly and Vascular Sling
Ventricular Septal Defect
Related Specialties & Programs
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Advanced Delivery Program
Advanced Life Support
Airway Tracheal Surgery
Cardiac (Heart) Imaging
Cardiac Anesthesiology
Cardiac Critical Care
Cardiac Exercise Program
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program
Cardiac Neuromuscular Disorders
Cardiac Psychology
Cardiac Rehabilitation & Fitness
Cardiac Second Opinions
Cardio Oncology
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Genetics
Catheterization/Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Anomalies Program
Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction)
Electrophysiology & Arrhythmia Program
Endocrinology
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Feeding and Swallowing Therapy
Fetal Heart Program
Fetal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Healthy Weight and Wellness Clinic
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Program
Heart Transplant Program
Inpatient Heart Care
Lymphatics Disease Program
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Neonatology
Nephrology
Newborn Heart Surgery
Nutrition
Orthopedics
Pacemakers Defibrillators Implanted Devices
Preventive Cardiology
Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Pulmonology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Single Ventricle Program
Sleep Medicine
Surgery for Rare Heart-Related Genetic Syndromes
Valve Surgery
Williams Syndrome Program
Team-Based Expertise for Kids With Genetic Syndromes
91´óÉñ cardiothoracic surgeons are sought for their expertise in helping kids with highly complex genetic syndromes. Families from around the world come here for our heart care.
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Heart surgeons we have with advanced expertise in rare genetic conditions
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Number of heart surgeries we perform each year
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Nationally recognized heart centers, in Delaware and Florida
Our team has vast expertise in rare genetic disorders. 91´óÉñ has pioneered surgeries, like tracheal reconstruction, for kids with Morquio syndrome.
We report our outcome data to a national database and compareÌý against national averages.
Our surgeons are researching ways to improve heart surgery success and recovery. We share our findings to help kids everywhere.
Team-Based Expertise for Kids With Genetic Syndromes
91´óÉñ cardiothoracic surgeons are sought for their expertise in helping kids with highly complex genetic syndromes. Families from around the world come here for our heart care.
6
Heart surgeons we have with advanced expertise in rare genetic conditions
350+
Number of heart surgeries we perform each year
2
Nationally recognized heart centers, in Delaware and Florida
Our team has vast expertise in rare genetic disorders. We’ve pioneered surgeries, like tracheal reconstruction, for kids with Morquio syndrome.
Our surgical success rates for the most complex procedures are excellent, and better than national averages.
We offer second opinions to help families and their doctors make the most informed decisions.
°Â±ð’r±ð researching ways to improve heart surgery success and recovery. We share our findings to help kids everywhere.
Have Your Baby Here
The 91´óÉñ Advanced Delivery Program allows healthy moms to deliver at our children’s hospital in Delaware. This means your baby can get the critical care they need right away.Ìý
If you can’t deliver here, we have advanced neonatal transport equipped with lifesaving technology. We’ll get your baby here safely and quickly.Ìý
Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video
We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.