[Surgical treatment of left ventricular-right atrial communication complicated with aortic and mitral valves regurgitation: report of a case]

Kyobu Geka. 2004 Feb;57(2):123-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 50-year-old man with a heart murmur from early childhood and a one year history of general fatigue was admitted. Cardiac examination showed a left ventricular-right atrial (LV-RA) communication, and aortic and mitral valve regurgitation (III/IV). At surgery, the LV-RA communication was located in the atrioventricular membranous portion 3 mm above the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve. The etiology of the LV-RA communication was congenital and valvular diseases were acquired changes caused by sclerosis due to infected endocarditis or hypertension. The diameter of the LV-RA communication defect was 6 mm, and the fibrous tissue around the defect was closed directly. Next, double-valve replacement was performed safely. However, the day after surgery, the patient developed complete atrioventricular block and implantation of a DDD pacemaker was required. He was discharged without other complication. We recommend the careful closure of the LV-RA communication defect, if the defect is small and rich in fibrous tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / complications
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / complications
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / surgery*
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / complications
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / surgery*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / complications
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Treatment Outcome