How to choose an occluder for two nearby muscular ventricular septal defects?

Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Apr;87(4):1307-8. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.07.080.

Abstract

Multiple muscular ventricular septal defects treated with a single device have been reported before, but the way of choosing a suitable occluder is not well described. Implantation of an oversized device might lead to potential side effects. We described our experience with a single device to close two nearby muscular ventricular septal defects perventricularly, and specifically the decision-making process used to choose the suitable occluder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography