Repair of ventricular septal perforation after inferior myocardial infarction

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2010 Feb;18(2):185-7. doi: 10.1177/0218492310361532.

Abstract

Various techniques have been used for repair of ventricular septal perforation complicating inferior myocardial infarction, but no standard method has been established. An effective technique for closing ventricular septal perforation using double patches via a right atrial approach is described. In our experience, no residual shunt was observed after repair using this procedure.

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction / complications*
  • Ventricular Septal Rupture / surgery*